Mediterranean Diet Creamy Avocado Sauce

Elevate your Mediterranean-inspired meals with this luscious Creamy Avocado Sauce, a healthy and vibrant addition to your kitchen repertoire! Bursting with the fresh flavors of ripe avocados, zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and herbaceous basil and parsley, this nutrient-packed sauce embodies the heart of the Mediterranean diet. The creamy texture comes from a perfect blend of Greek yogurt and extra virgin olive oil, with a splash of red wine vinegar for a tangy kick. Quick and effortless to prepare in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect as a dressing for salads, a dip for fresh veggies, or a topping for grilled meats. Not only is it irresistibly delicious, but it’s also packed with heart-healthy fats, making it a guilt-free indulgence. This Mediterranean Diet Creamy Avocado Sauce is the perfect balance of flavor, nutrition, and convenience—your new kitchen essential!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe avocados
• 1 medium lemon
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a food processor or blender.

Step 2

Squeeze the juice of the lemon into the blender, ensuring no seeds fall in.

Step 3

Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves before adding them to the avocado and lemon juice.

Step 4

Add the extra virgin olive oil, Greek yogurt, fresh basil leaves, fresh parsley leaves, and red wine vinegar to the blender.

Step 5

Season the mixture with sea salt and ground black pepper.

Step 6

Add the water to the blender to help achieve a creamy consistency.

Step 7

Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as desired, adding more salt or lemon juice for tang if necessary.

Step 9

Chill the creamy avocado sauce in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve the avocado sauce as a topping for salads, grilled meats, or as a dip for vegetables and crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(885.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1229.0

Total Fat 102.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 2480.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.1g	0%
Total Sugars 10.0g
Protein 28.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 449.7mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 3002.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.6%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 18.5%