what does the mediterranean avocado dip go with?

the dip is perfect with a savory snack platter of veggie sticks, crackers, corn waffles or tortilla chips. it also works beautifully as a spread on bread or with baked potatoes.

how do i keep the avocado dip green?

the lemon juice keeps the dip green for longer because it slows the avocado from browning. serve it fresh; pressing cling film directly onto the surface helps if you want to store it briefly.

can i leave out the olives?

yes. without olives the dip is milder and creamier. if you like the mediterranean character but want it less salty, simply use a few olives less or swap them for sun-dried tomatoes.

is the avocado dip vegan?

yes, the dip is completely vegan. it contains no animal products and is made only from avocado, tomato, olives, shallot, basil, lemon, salt and pepper.

Mediterranean avocado dip with olives & basil

Name: Mediterranean avocado dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 portion
Ingredients: 1 organic avocado; 1 medium-sized tomato; 5-10 olives; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 small shallot; 5-6 leaves fresh basil; Salt & pepper

Hello lovelies, this mediterranean avocado dip with olives and basil is our favorite on every savory snack platter. It's stirred together in about 10 minutes, with no cooking, and tastes great with veggie sticks, crackers or simply on bread.

Mediterranean avocado dip with veggie sticks, nuts and olives on a snack board

The base is a nicely ripe avocado that you mash with a fork. Add finely chopped tomato and olives, a squeeze of lemon, finely diced shallot and fresh basil. The dip was so tasty and quick to make – and I have to say I don't even really like olives, but this combination was totally good!

Close-up of the mediterranean avocado dip as part of the summer snack platter

If you're in a Mediterranean mood, whip up my mediterranean guacamole with feta and olives – creamy avocado meets feta, olives and sun-dried tomatoes. And avocado works sweet, too: I blend ripe avocados, strawberries and yogurt into a fruity strawberry guacamole dessert dip.

This recipe is part of Summer food: Sweet and savory snack platters, where you will also find the quick sweet coconut dip and plenty of ideas for colorful snack platters.

Top-down view of the summer snack platter with the mediterranean avocado dip, veggie sticks and crackers

Angled snack board with a pink napkin, the mediterranean avocado dip as part of the summer snack platter

Love, Verena

Mediterranean avocado dip

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