No matter what time of year it is, one thing seems constant in my kitchen: the multiple bunches of wilting herbs in my crisper drawer.
In an effort to produce less food waste, in addition to composting, I’ve started growing my own herbs using this system in a pot on the kitchen window sill. It’s my goal to expand the collection this year. But until that happens, I’ve tried to be better at using the herbs I buy from start to finish before they go south.
After a recent grocery store hoarding spree, I put on my creative cook’s thinking cap (which in my imagination looks more like the Hogwarts sorting hat than an actual chef’s toque), and began coming up with ways I could salvage some of the ingredients without actually putting in much effort. One of concoctions that resulted was this easy green goddess dip recipe.
My favorite salad dressing in my first book, The Wellness Project, was a kefir green goddess made with half an avocado and some of the fermented yogurt-like drink, kefir. Since I had a few avocados lying around too and they were a little too browned and bruised to be an optimal toast topping, I decided to turn my favorite dressing into a dip and load it up with even more avocado than usual, Greek yogurt, and all those random bunches of herbs that were lying around.
The result was so good, I ended up taking it with me to my friend’s house for dinner and serving it alongside farm fresh crudités. She had already picked up a few dips from Taim and everyone in attendance assumed mine was from there as well, which, as those of you who have tasted their hummus know, is one of the highest compliments I could ever receive.
In addition to crunchy veg, you can serve this dip alongside veggie nuggets, grilled meat, chips, or anything else you can get your hands on.
With health and hedonism,
Phoebe
Green Goddess Avocado Dip
Ingredients
- 2 small ripe avocados
- 2 scallions
- 1/4 cup tightly packed parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup tightly packed basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve alongside crudites.
Notes
If you make this, tag @phoebelapine and #feedmephoebe - I'd love to see it!
This is so easy! Wonder what would happen if you substituted tofu for yogurt/mayo?
sure! soft tofu might work. if you’re vegan you could also try veganaisse or mindful mayo.
I was looking for a good avocado dip recipe ! Tried it yesterday
FABULOUS
thanks
you work quick olivia! I’m so thrilled you’ve already made this! glad you enjoyed it. thanks for reporting back xo
This sounds simply delicious!!! Definitely want to give this one a try!
Thanks Leah! Hope you’re well! xo
Giving this an optimistic try for Christmas dinner with an especially finicky family! Thanks for the best option I’ve seen so far . . . .
I substituted Tahini for the mayo and it was delish. So easy—definitely a go-to recipe from now on. 🙂
What a great idea! I’ll have to try that! Thanks for making allie xo
Can this dip be prepared the night before serving without the avocado turning brown?
yes – definitely! for whatever reason the yogurt/mayo helps with this.
Can it be refrigerated for several days? I love avocadoes, but my husband doesn’t. I would love to makes some and leave it in the refrigerator for sacks(if it would last that long!)
i’m not positive, but i think so. give it a try and report back!
Whoa :O!
This is amazing!
I love healthy dips ESPECIALLY when there’s avocados in it. My favorite fruit!
I wonder if you can use this for salad dressing…? Never tried making this recipe yet, so I am not sure how it will taste.
It’s a little thick as a dressing but you could add more olive oil or water to thin it out!
This dip is the bomb! Makes my taste buds dance. Grab a spoon, it’s that good.
yahooo!!! I’m so glad you liked it Tracy! I’ve definitely eaten it with a spoon before.
Hey there,
Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe! It is perfect for tomorrow’s big Super Bowl game. It really worked well with my egg-free mayonnaise. It came out amazing! I posted your recipe on my Top 8 Super Bowl Recipes on my blog.
http://runcooklaugh.com/top-8-super-bowl-recipes-gluten-free-dairy-free/
Thanks again for sharing!
Gabrielle
yay! thank you so much for sharing gabrielle!
Took it to a girl’s night served w fresh veggies for dipping. Everyone Literally scraped the bowl. Amazing! Thank you