Creamy Avocado Ranch Dip
Creamy Avocado Ranch Dip blends ripe avocados, zesty ranch, and fresh lime into a tangy appetizer perfect for dipping with chips and veggies!
Servings: 12
Calories: 163kcal
Equipment
- food processor (or blender)
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados, mashed
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise (Duke's or Hellman's)
- 2 Tablespoons ranch seasoning (equals 1 packet)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, packed
Garnish
- chopped cilantro and sliced limes (optional)
Dippers
- tortilla chips and carrot sticks
Instructions
- In a small bowl, slice the avocados and scoop out the pulp. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth. A few small chunks will remain.2 large avocados, mashed
- Add the mashed avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, lime juice, and fresh cilantro to a food processor or blender.1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons ranch seasoning, 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- Pulse for about 2 minutes until the mixture is creamy and uniform. Scrape down the sides with a spatula and blend again to make sure everything is well mixed.
- Spoon the dip into a decorative bowl. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime slices. Serve with tortilla chips and carrot sticks.chopped cilantro and sliced limes, tortilla chips and carrot sticks
Notes
- Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
- Taste before serving. Ranch seasoning brands vary, and you might want a pinch of salt or extra lime.
- If your avocados are very soft, you can skip the mashing step.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.2mg