• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Legally Healthy Blonde
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Gluten-Free Recipes
    • Drinks
    • Soups
    • Salad Recipes
    • Sides & Appetizers
    • Sauces
    • Italian Meals
    • Asian Meals
    • Desserts
  • About Me
  • Work With Me
    • Private Catering
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Work With Me
    • Private Catering
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Sides & Appetizers

    Creamy Avocado Sauce

    Published: Oct 5, 2021 · Modified: Mar 20, 2022 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Share This Recipe!

    11 shares
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    This creamy avocado sauce is so easy it only takes 5 minutes to make! Whip up this vegan and gluten-free sauce with just 4 ingredients in the food processor and it will take your tacos or Cilantro Lime Rice to the next level!

    avocado cream sauce in a white bowl with a chip in it.

    If you like guacamole, you're going to LOVE this vegan avocado cream sauce! While still creamy, tangy, and packed with cilantro, it's much smoother and lighter than a guacamole would be.

    Serve this avocado sauce as a dip at a party, mix it into rice or burrito bowls, or drizzle it over tacos!

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Vegan and Gluten-Free - This recipe is so simple, its hard for it not to be vegan and gluten free! If you do consume dairy, feel free to replace the vegan mayonnaise with a sour cream or regular mayonnaise.
    • So versatile - Use this anywhere you use avocados! Stir this into my Green Goddess Pasta Salad, or use the sauce in my Cowboy Caviar Dip instead of using fresh avocados for a creamier texture.
    • Only 5 Minutes! With no stove and no oven involved, creamy avocado sauce is done in 5 minutes or LESS if you're speedy!

    What you need for this recipe

    Ingredients and Substitutions:

    • Avocado - Fresh, ripe hass avocado with pit and skin removed.
    • Vegan Mayonnaise - You could also use sour cream or regular mayonnaise.
    • Lime Juice - Fresh squeezed is always best, but use whatever kind you have!
    • Cilantro - If you don't like cilantro, try throwing in some thai basil or a small amount of regular basil.

    How to make this recipe

    Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

    Begin by cutting your avocado in half. Using the bottom edge of a sharp knife, hit the pit of the avocado, then twist and remove it. Discard the pit.

    Remove the avocado peel.

    If using fresh lime juice, squeeze 1 ½ - 2 limes until you have ¼ cup of juice.

    There is no need to chop the cilantro as the food processor will do it for you. However, you may wish to remove some of the stems.

    Step 2: Blend

    Add the avocado, mayonnaise or sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to a food processor or blender.

    Secure the lid and blend or pulse for about 30 seconds, or until well combined.

    • Ingredients in a food processor.
    • Blended sauce in a food processor.

    The sauce should be rather thick. If you would like it thinner, blend in water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

    Step 3: Finishing Touches

    Taste and adjust the level of seasoning if necessary.

    Use a rubber spatula to remove all of the sauce and place avocado cream sauce into a bowl or an airtight container. Use immediately or store in the fridge!

    Avocado cream sauce in a white bowl on top of a board, with chips and cilantro around the bowl.

    Expert Tips & Tricks

    • Add a piece of fresh jalapeño to add a spicy kick to this sauce!
    • Feel free to add some garlic to this recipe. If you enjoy the taste of raw garlic, add it right in. You can also roast garlic and blend it in OR you can throw in a clove or two of Confit Garlic.
    • If you don't enjoy cilantro, it is completely fine to leave it out entirely. You can also experiment with some basil, extra lime juice or zest, and parsley to imitate the cilantro flavor.

    Recipe FAQs

    How long will this sauce last?

    If you keep this avocado cream sauce in the fridge in an airtight container, it should last up to 5 days. It is possible that there may be a small amount of browning due to the avocado, but the taste should still be fine.

    What does avocado cream sauce taste like?

    Creamy avocado sauce tastes very similar to guacamole, but it is zestier and smoother due to the lime juice! It is also much creamier thanks to the mayo or sour cream.

    What goes well with avocado sauce?

    I think avocado goes well with anything, but especially more Mexican and Asian-influenced recipes. Try mixing this avocado cream sauce into Cilantro Rice, topping Tortilla Soup with it, or just eating it with chips!

    Related Recipes

    • Cucumber Gazpacho with Avocado
    • Sourdough Stecca Bread (No Knead Baguette)
    • Pumpkin Spice Margarita
    • Vegan Watermelon Tuna (Poke-Style)

    Love a recipe you've tried? Please leave a 5-star🌟 rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Don't forget to tag me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook when you try one of my recipes!

    Creamy Avocado Sauce

    This creamy avocado sauce is so easy it only takes 5 minutes to make! Whip up this vegan and gluten-free sauce with just 4 ingredients in the food processor and it will take your tacos or Cilantro Lime Rice to the next level!
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Emily

    Equipment

    • Food Processor or Blender
    • Citrus Juicer
    • Sharp Knife

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium Avocado pit and peel removed
    • ¼ cup Vegan mayonnaise or sour cream
    • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro
    • ¼ cup Lime juice roughly 1 ½-2 limes
    • 1 teaspoon Salt

    Instructions

    • Begin by cutting your avocado in half. Using the bottom edge of a sharp knife, hit the pit of the avocado, then twist and remove it. Discard the pit.
    • Remove the avocado peel.
    • If using fresh lime juice, squeeze 1 ½ - 2 limes until you have ¼ cup of juice.
    • There is no need to chop the cilantro as the food processor will do it for you. However, you may wish to remove some of the stems.
    • Add the avocado, mayonnaise or sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to a food processor or blender.
    • Secure the lid and blend or pulse for about 30 seconds, or until well combined.
    • The sauce should be rather thick. If you would like it thinner, blend in water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
    • Taste and adjust the level of seasoning if necessary.
    • Use a rubber spatula to remove all of the sauce and place it into a bowl or an airtight container. Use immediately or store in the fridge!

    Notes

    • If you do consume dairy, feel free to replace the vegan mayonnaise with a sour cream or regular mayonnaise.
    • Add a piece of fresh jalapeño to add a spicy kick to this avocado sauce!
    • Feel free to add some garlic to this recipe. If you enjoy the taste of raw garlic, add it right in. You can also roast garlic and blend it in OR you can throw in a clove or two of Confit Garlic.
    • If you don't enjoy cilantro, it is completely fine to leave it out entirely. You can also experiment with some basil, extra lime juice or zest, and parsley to imitate the cilantro flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.5g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 13.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.2g | Sodium: 684.5mg | Potassium: 196.1mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 0.5g
    Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later!Mention @LegallyHealthyBlonde or tag #LegallyHealthyBlonde!

    More Sides & Appetizers

    • The Best Creamy Lobster Ravioli Sauce
    • The Best Creamy Chickpea Pasta Salad
    • Lemon Caper Pasta (Vegan Option!)
    • Risotto al Limone (Lemony Risotto)

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome! I'm so glad you're here :)

    Hi, I'm Emily! I am the classically trained chef-recipe creator behind Legally Healthy Blonde. I love fancy pasta, a good martini, and cooking impressive meals for myself and friends! I created LHB to share my passion of cooking and entertaining with everyone! If you love feel-good food that looks & tastes impressive, you're in the right spot!

    Learn more about me →

    Let's Be Friends!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    Seafood Recipes

    The Best Creamy Lobster Ravioli Sauce

    Fancy Lobster Pasta with Cream Sauce

    Healthy Fish Tacos (With Cod)

    Scallop Crudo with Mango Sauce

    hamachi in a plate.

    Easy Hamachi Crudo (Yellowtail Sashimi)

    salmon pasta on a pink plate.

    Penne al Salmone (with Fresh Salmon)

    Popular Recipes

    Creamy Vegan Miso Ramen Noodles

    Sourdough Stecca Bread (No Knead Baguette)

    Confit Garlic (Stovetop, Oven, & Instant Pot)

    Hibachi Fried Rice With Yum Yum Sauce

    Creamy Vegan Tuscan Pasta (Instant Pot)

    Cowboy Caviar

    Vegan Cowboy Caviar Dip

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Legally Healthy Blonde

    Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

    About

    Contact

    Services

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 Legally Healthy Blonde