This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy.
This guacamole dip recipe is creamy and bright with a satisfying crunch. Higher in protein than your typical guac, it’s easy to customize and perfect for hosting.
With its pretty flower appearance, this dip looks elegant, but it comes together with just a few simple ingredients in a matter of minutes. I often serve it on its own as a filling snack.
It’s also great for parties alongside a hummus platter and artisan crackers. Mix and match different ingredients to make it your own, and your loved ones will all be asking how you made the perfect guacamole dip.
Guacamole Dip Ingredients
Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!
- Avocado: I prefer Hass avocados. You want to use ripe avocados that are soft, but not stringy.
- Cucumber: Either English or Persian cucumber.
- Greek yogurt: I use 10% fat Greek yogurt, but any will do.
- Red onion: Adds a slightly sharp taste.
- Lime and lemon: For acidity and freshness.
- Sesame seeds: Use white and black seeds for crunch (not pictured).
- Seasoning: Sea salt and pepper. Add to taste.
How to Make Guacamole Dip
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice the red onion, mash the avocados, and slice the cucumber at an angle.
- Make the dip: Mix the mashed avocado, diced red onion, yogurt, fresh lime juice, and lemon juice. Season well.
- Assemble the platter: Spoon the dip into a dome shape in the center of a medium-sized plate. Add the cucumber slices along the dip in a flower pattern.
- Final details: Sprinkle the edge of the dip with sesame seeds.
Possible Variations
- Greek yogurt: Sour cream works too, or omit.
- Cucumber: Use sliced carrots, peppers, radish, tortilla chips, or crackers.
- Lemon and lime: Try grapefruit juice or pickle juice.
- Red onion: Swap for white onion or shallots.
- Sesame seeds: Use any seeds you like, or chopped pistachios, herbs, Everything but the Bagel seasoning, or edible flowers.
- Add-ins: Garlic, your favorite herbs (cilantro, mint, basil, dill), jalapeño, serrano pepper, onion powder, white onion, chopped roma tomatoes, cumin, or chili flakes.
- Presentation: Cover the entire dip with seeds for a different look (as pictured below).
How to Store Leftovers
Keep the dip tightly covered with plastic wrap to prevent oxidation. Store in the fridge and enjoy within 1 day.
FAQs
Sure. Spoon the dip into a bowl, then arrange the cucumber slices on a plate with the bowl in the middle.
Cut the cucumber at a 45-degree angle.
Yes! You can prepare it a few hours ahead. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Mash the avocados until you have the consistency you like.
More Dips
Snacks
Veggie Dip Tray
Lunch
Layered Hummus Dip
Appetizers
Easy Tuna Melt Dip with Cheddar
Appetizers
Feta Cheese Dip
If you make this recipe or any other recipe on Foodbites, then I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to leave a comment and rating below.
Guacamole Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 3 avocados
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1/2 red onion, small
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ lemon, juiced
- sea salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, white and black
Instructions
- Cut the cucumber at an angle to make petal-shaped slices.
- Halve the avocados and remove the pit.
- Scoop out the avocado flesh and mash it with a fork.
- Chop the red onion finely.
- Add the red onion and Greek yogurt to the smashed avocado. Top with a squeeze of lime and lemon juice.
- Season with sea salt and pepper.
- Stir to combine.
- Spoon the guacamole into a dome shape on a small plate.
- Arrange one layer of cucumber petals along the perimeter of the guacamole.
- Add the remaining cucumber pieces between the previous ones to make a flower.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds along the edge of the dip and serve.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
