Parsley Avocado Spread | Perfect Condiment
This easy parsley avocado spread is packed with protein, healthy fats, and vibrant flavors. Use it as a salad dressing, veggie dip, or condiment for sandwiches – the options are endless!
When I look at this lovely simple avocado spread and think ‘green yummy goodness’. It is so versatile and can be used in so many ways. One of my favorites is as a sandwich spread and just imagine how delicious it is then topped with slices of tomatoes.
Christopher loves how it tastes dolloped on his salad.
I also love to use it as an avocado dip. It goes well with vegetable sticks, a variety of chips: potato, corn, and both pita chips and bread.
What makes this an awesome spread
- It takes 5 minutes or less to make and has only 6 ingredients if you count the salt.
- As it sits in the fridge, it thickens up, which makes it spread easily over bread and toast.
- If you have any leftovers, store it in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. It may change colors a little with some oxidation but give it a brisk stir.
- One avocado goes a long way with the addition of the other ingredients, which means you can enjoy it more days.
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Helpful tips
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender instead.
- I get my avocado oil at Trader Joe’s but if you can’t find the oil, you can substitute extra-virgin olive oil for it.
- There was no need to mash avocados, you only have to cut up the avocado as the food processor will do all the work.
- I always strip the parsley leaves off the stems because they add a strong flavor that I believe isn’t appropriate for this spread.
- Use Greek yogurt (plain) as it gives the spread more substance than thinner, traditional yogurt.
- Want to add some spice to your creamy avocado spread? Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a few shakes of chipotle powder.
- Wash your lemon before juicing as you don’t want any residual pesticides in your spread. Here is my preferred way: Run the lemon under cool water and take this vegetable/fruit cloth and rub the skin with the coarse side. Rinse it off and it’s fine to juice now.
- If you don’t have this cloth, you can squirt some natural, unscented hand soap (I get mine at Whole Foods) and rub the skin of the fruit. Take a vegetable brush and scrub the skin. Rinse thoroughly before juicing.
How to wash parsley
- Fill a big bowl halfway with cold water.
- Take the bunch of parsley by the stems and dunk them in the water.
- Swish and swirl the parsley and if there is any sand/dirt, it will fall to the bottom of the bowl. Repeat a couple of times with fresh water.
- Lay the parsley on a paper towel and pat the plant with another paper towel to dry off the leaves.
How to make parsley avocado spread
Pre-step
Get out your food processor and citrus squeezer or citrus reamer.
Step two
Gather the ingredients – washed parsley, Greek yogurt, and avocado oil.
Step three
Next, get out your ripe avocado, lemon, and cut both fruits in half.
Step four
Strip the parsley leaves off the stems and place them in the food processor. Discard the stems.
Step five
Take the avocado in your hand and take out the avocado pit. Here’s how I do it: I take a chef’s knife and carefully hit the pit with the knife edge. It should stick into the pit, twist and it comes out clean.
Cut the avocado in chunks, scoop the flesh out of the skin with a kitchen tablespoon, and add to the food processor.
Step six
Use a hand citrus squeezer to extract the fresh lemon juice out of half of a lemon directly into the processor.
Step seven
Add avocado oil, yogurt, garlic, and sea salt.
Step eight
Lock the lid in place and process the mixture on high for 1 minute. Open lid and scrape down the sides with a spatula. Lock the lid again and process for another minute.
Transfer the avocado spread to a jar.
I hope you enjoy this avocado spread recipe.
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5 Minute Parsley Avocado Spread
Ingredients
- 2 cups parsley (washed and loosely packed)
- .50 cup greek yogurt
- 1 avocado (halved, sliced, and scooped out)
- 1 cup avocado oil
- .25 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice (about 1/2 of a lemon)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
Instructions
- Add the parsley, yogurt, avocado oil, avocado, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to a food processor.2 cups parsley, .50 cup greek yogurt, 1 avocado, 1 cup avocado oil, .25 teaspoon sea salt, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic
- Turn on high for one minute.
- Open the cover and scrape down the sides with a spatula. Cover and process for another minute or until creamy.
- Dollop on a salad, on bread or just eat by the spoonful.
- Eat
- Enjoy
Equipment
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- If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender instead.
- I get my avocado oil at Trader Joe’s but if you can’t find the oil, you can substitute extra-virgin olive oil for it.
- There was no need to mash avocados, you only have to cut up the avocado as the food processor will do all the work.
- I always strip the parsley leaves off the stems because they add a strong flavor that I believe isn’t appropriate for this spread.
- Use Greek yogurt (plain) as it gives the spread more substance than thinner, traditional yogurt.
- Want to add some spice to your creamy avocado spread? Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a few shakes of chipotle powder.
- Wash your lemon before juicing as you don’t want any residual pesticides in your spread. Here is my preferred way: Run the lemon under cool water and take this vegetable/fruit cloth and rub the skin with the coarse side. Rinse it off and it’s fine to juice now.
- If you don’t have this cloth, you can squirt some natural, unscented hand soap (I get mine at Whole Foods) and rub the skin of the fruit. Take a vegetable brush and scrub the skin. Rinse thoroughly before juicing.
- Fill a big bowl halfway with cold water.
- Take the bunch of parsley by the stems and dunk them in the water.
- Swish and swirl the parsley and if there is any sand/dirt, it will fall to the bottom of the bowl. Repeat a couple of times with fresh water.
- Lay the parsley on a paper towel and pat the plant with another paper towel to dry off the leaves.
Nutrition
Previously published in November 2015.
From lighting up stages with her BA in theater to food journalist, Elaine Benoit's journey is a testament to passion's transformative power. As the CEO of Dishes Delish, she offers a blend of healthy, comforting recipes and exquisitely crafted cocktails. Beyond the kitchen, Elaine voiced her culinary adventures on her podcast, "Dishing," and co-owns Food Blogger Help, extending her expertise to guide budding food bloggers to success. Whether it's for a heartwarming dish or insights into food blogging, Elaine's diverse experiences make her a beacon in the culinary digital landscape.
Okay. This avocado spread has me hooked. I make it all the time and use it instead of mayonnaise
I’m so glad to hear that Joyce. Thank you!
We can see countless ways of using this amazing spread! We have a big planter in our backyard with Italian flat leaf parsley, so we’re good to go 🙂 .
Yay! Yes, it has so many uses. Thanks Loreto and Nicoletta!
I do love avocado. This is such a pretty green colour. What a great recipe to use once my herb garden starts growing… a perfect place to use fresh herbs.
Definitely Gloria!! I wish I had an herb garden. Thank you!
I am so happy I came across this recipe. It has so many delicious uses 🙂
Thanks Alexandra!
This is such a great homemade condiment! Perfect for burgers or steak. Can’t wait to make this right at home.
It goes well on so many things, especially burgers. Thank you Sharon!
Oh My Goodness, Yum! I’m so glad I came across this recipe. It’s definitely a new favourite! I only wish I’d discovered it sooner!
Thanks so much Lyndsay! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I love how creamy this looks! I can think of a lot of things I would put this one! And the parsley, great call! Can’t wait to try it!
Thank you Suzy!! We put it on everything!
Yum!! This spread looks so fresh, delicious and easy to create. I can’t wait to make it for paninis or chicken salad!
Mmmm. Thank you Aleta, they would go great with both of those.
This is my kind of recipe! So quick and right up my alley! Can’t wait to have it again!
Thanks Beth! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I absolutely LOVE both avocado and condiments! This is like a dream recipe. Gorgeous!
Thanks so much Paula!!
What a simple and delicious recipe Elaine! I often have leftover avocado in my fridge, and this is a great way of using it and nice alternative to guacamole! I can see this being a perfect dip too!
Thanks Anna. I served it to go with burgers recently and my niece kept dipping her chips into it. 🙂 There are so many ways to use this spread for sure!
This looks like it can be addicting. I will be spreading it on everything and using it as a dip! I love that its easy to make and with common ingredients!
Thank you Denise! It is so versatile! 🙂
I love that this keeps for so long in the fridge! What a versatile spread, I bet it’s great on sandwiches and as a dip! Going to whip up a batch next week!
Thank you Carrie! I hope you enjoy it when you make it!
I love this article! So helpful! I’m glad you touched on how to properly wash parsley…I literally just rinse it under the sink! LOL! SEriously – recipe looks amazing and I love the detail and helpful tips. Such a great post!!
Thank you Amanda! 🙂
This spread sounds pretty fantastic! I love parsley, but haven’t used it in a spread before. I can’t wait to try it!
It’s so yummy in a spread! I hope you do get to try it Vanessa!
I love all things avocado so this spread sounds great to me. I definitely need to try it on sandwiches and with quesadillas!
It’s fabulous on quesadillas, Kathryn. Though my new favorite way to use it is spread on a portobello mushroom burger. Yum.
Oh my goodness, this is PERFECT! I planted parsley on my patio this year, and now I have more than I know what to do with. I’ll definitely be making this!
I need to have a parsley and basil garden. I have a black thumb though. Maybe this year. Thanks for your comment Claire!
This screams summer all the way and I would love to have this spread all the time in my fridge. I could spread it, drizzle it on salads and grilled meat and eat it with almost everything. Delicious stuff!
Thanks Jo! I keep finding new ways to eat it. I love this spread!
I love allll spreads with avocado!! I just had avocado hummus and it was life changing! I am sure this is the same. Bookmarked!
Thank you Cathleen. Oooo. Avocado hummus. That sounds glorious. I must try that.