Description
This Creamy Avocado Board Recipe offers a luscious blend of mashed ripe avocados mixed with tangy sour cream or Greek yogurt, bright lime juice, and a hint of garlic and spices. Topped with crumbled feta, fresh cilantro, red onion, and cherry tomatoes, then drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with red pepper flakes, it makes a vibrant and flavorful appetizer. Perfectly paired with assorted dippers like pita chips, baguette slices, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies, it’s an ideal party dip or snack that’s quick and easy to assemble.
Ingredients
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Avocado Base
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cumin (optional)
Toppings
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Dippers
- Assorted dippers such as pita chips, sliced baguette, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables
Instructions
- Mash the Avocados: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe avocados until they reach a smooth yet slightly chunky texture, allowing for creaminess and some bite.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in the sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and cumin if using. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
- Assemble on Serving Board: Spread the creamy avocado mixture evenly onto a serving board or platter in a thick, inviting layer.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, diced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes evenly over the avocado spread for color and flavor contrast.
- Finish with Olive Oil & Spice: Drizzle with olive oil and add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you desire a touch of heat and extra depth of flavor.
- Serve: Arrange your choice of assorted dippers such as pita chips, sliced baguette, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables around the board, and serve immediately to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based yogurt and skip the feta or substitute with a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- You can prepare the avocado base a few hours in advance by pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the avocado mixture to prevent browning.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- Use gluten-free dippers to accommodate gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
