This Creamy Avocado Sauce is dairy-free, Whole30, Paleo, plant-based, and incredibly flavorful. It’s perfect for plant-based dishes, chicken, steak, salmon, or any fish—and makes a versatile dip for fresh vegetables.
The Best Creamy Avocado Sauce
There are plenty of dinners that could use a quick, delicious sauce—that’s exactly why this creamy avocado sauce is a keeper. Ready in about 10 minutes, it instantly elevates tacos, sandwiches, bowls, salads, and roasted vegetables. It’s smooth, bright, and extremely versatile.
Looking for Even More Sauce Recipes?
If you enjoy avocado-based sauces, consider trying an avocado lime ranch, cilantro lime sauce, or a lighter cilantro yogurt sauce for different flavor profiles.
What You Will Need
- Avocado – the creamy base of the sauce.
- Fresh cilantro – adds a bright, herbaceous note that complements avocado.
- Lime juice – brings acidity to brighten the flavors and helps slow browning.
- Kosher salt – a pinch to season.
- Unsweetened almond milk – keeps the sauce dairy-free while creating a smooth consistency. You can substitute any plant-based milk or regular milk if desired.
How To Make A Creamy Avocado Sauce
To make this simple sauce, place all ingredients into a food processor or blender.
Cover and blend on high for 1–2 minutes, or until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more almond milk until you reach your preferred consistency.
How Should I Serve Avocado Sauce
This sauce works beautifully over roasted cauliflower, rice bowls, tacos, fajita bowls, shrimp or salmon burgers, and more. It’s also fantastic as a vegetable dip—serve it chilled or at room temperature depending on preference.
Storage
The lime juice in this recipe helps slow browning. Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it will keep well for 3–5 days. If surface browning occurs, stirring gently restores the bright green color underneath.
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Creamy Avocado Sauce
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
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Combine all ingredients in a small food processor or blender.
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Blend until smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
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If needed, add extra almond milk for a thinner texture, or adjust salt and lime to taste.
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Serve immediately or chill and use as a dip or sauce.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–5 days.
Nutrition
| Carbohydrates: 1g
| Protein: 0.3g
| Fat: 2g