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Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe for Smooth, Luscious Dips and Dressings

This Creamy Avocado Sauce is dairy-free, Whole30, Paleo, plant-based, and incredibly delicious. It’s perfect with plant-based dishes, chicken, steak, salmon, or any fish.

The best creamy avocado sauce recipe.

The Best Creamy Avocado Sauce

This quick avocado sauce takes about 10 minutes to make and instantly elevates tacos, sandwiches, bowls, salads and more. It also makes a fantastic dip for fresh vegetables. Versatile, bright, and packed with fresh flavor.

Looking for Even More Sauce Recipes?

If you enjoy avocado-based sauces, try other variations like Avocado Lime Ranch, Cilantro Lime Sauce, or a lighter Cilantro Yogurt Sauce for a tangy alternative.

What You Will Need

  • avocado – the creamy base for the sauce.
  • fresh cilantro – adds bright, herbaceous flavor.
  • lime juice – brings acidity to balance the richness.
  • kosher salt – a pinch to season.
  • unsweetened almond milk – keeps the sauce dairy-free and smooth; substitute any plant milk or regular milk if preferred.

How To Make A Creamy Avocado Sauce

Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend on high for 1–2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add more almond milk a tablespoon at a time if you prefer a thinner consistency.

All of the sauce ingredients being added to a food processor.
The creamy avocado sauce in a small food processor.

How Should I Serve Avocado Sauce

This sauce pairs beautifully with roasted cauliflower, tacos, pulled pork, steak bowls, shrimp burgers, grilled fish, or as a veggie dip. Drizzle it over roasted or steamed vegetables, spoon it on grain bowls, or use it as a sandwich spread.

Avocado sauce being poured over a roasted head of cauliflower.

Storage

The lime juice helps slow browning, but to preserve color and freshness, store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for 3–5 days.

Avocado sauce on a head of cauliflower.

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The most creamy avocado sauce recipe.
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Creamy Avocado Sauce

Author: Erin Jensen
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Servings: 16
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Method: Food Processor

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A creamy avocado sauce that pairs perfectly with roasted cauliflower, tacos, bowls, and more.

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, add an additional 1/4 cup for a thinner sauce

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small food processor or blender.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Adjust thickness with additional almond milk and season to taste with more salt or lime juice if needed.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–5 days.
Calories
22kcal

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcal
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Carbohydrates: 1 g
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Protein: 0.3 g
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Fat: 2 g

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