<h1><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/avo-dip-2-0781.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/avo-dip-2-0782.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-182" title="avo dip 2 078" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/avo-dip-2-0782-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><a href="http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/articles/2010/10/20/recipe_for_creamy_avocado_dip/">Creamy avocado dip</a></h1>
<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><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><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.