[caption id="attachment_175" align="alignnone" width="525" caption="Serve avocado dip with the season\'s freshest produce."]<a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/avo-dip-2-078-e1289617893287.jpg"><img src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/avo-dip-2-078-e1289617893287.jpg" alt="Avocado Dip" title="Avocado Dip" width="525" height="349" class="size-full wp-image-175" /></a>[/caption]

<a href="http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/">The Boston Globe</a>

October 20, 2010

<em>Serves 6</em>

At evening meetings, potlucks, and parties, this healthy dip can accompany fresh veggies instead of chips. Greek-style yogurt has a thick texture, but you can use traditional yogurt too. Or thin the dip with skim milk to use as a salad dressing.
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<td><strong>1</strong></td>
<td><strong>ripe avocado</strong></td>
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<td><strong>1</strong></td>
<td><strong>cup plain Greek-style yogurt</strong></td>
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<td> </td>
<td><strong>Juice of 1 lemon</strong></td>
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<td><strong>1</strong></td>
<td><strong>clove garlic, chopped</strong></td>
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<td><strong>1</strong></td>
<td><strong>tablespoon chopped fresh parsley</strong></td>
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<td> </td>
<td><strong>Salt and pepper, to taste</strong></td>
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<strong>1.</strong> In a food processor, combine avocado, yogurt, lemon, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Puree the mixture until smooth.

<strong>2. </strong>Taste for seasoning, and add more salt and pepper, if you like.