Avocado Basil Dip

If you’re searching for a fresh dip that stands out, avocado basil dip has you covered. This blend brings together creamy avocado and fragrant basil for a twist on classic favorites like guacamole or ranch. With avocado-based recipes getting more attention, basil steps in to add a unique layer of flavor that works for all kinds of snacks and gatherings.

What Makes Avocado Basil Dip Unique?

Creamy, Herb-Forward Flavor

What sets avocado basil dip apart is the combination of creamy texture and vibrant taste. Avocado brings a smooth base that’s soft enough to scoop but thick enough to hold up on veggies or chips. Basil gives a pop of freshness that cuts through the avocado’s richness without overpowering it.

Taste testers often notice:

• Creaminess from perfectly ripe avocado
• Herbal punch from fresh basil leaves. Similar to my Spicy Avocado Coriander Chutney.
• Hints of garlic or lemon when added
• A balance between cool and zesty, not just bland or heavy

It’s not just a mash-up of guacamole and pesto. Traditional guacamole is mainly avocado, lime, and cilantro, which is great but can get predictable. Basil pesto has pine nuts and cheese, which bring strong flavors but make it a heavier spread. Avocado basil dip gives you the lightest, greenest parts of both worlds, but in one simple bowl.

Nutrition Benefits

Avocado basil dip checks many boxes for health-conscious eaters. It’s dairy-free and nut-free. You won’t find mayo, cheese, or dairy here unless you want to add them. The main ingredients bring their own natural perks:

• Healthy fats from avocado support heart and brain health
• Vitamins E, C, and K add an immune boost and promote healthy skin
• Antioxidants from basil may help reduce inflammation
• Naturally vegan and gluten-free (no swaps needed for most diets)

You can snack and know you’re fueling your body with real, wholesome foods.

Perfect for Health-Conscious and Bold Flavor Fans

Some dips taste plain or get lost on a crowded table. Avocado basil dip isn’t shy—it’s fresh, rich, and feels special every time. It’s ideal for:

• Vegans, vegetarians, or anyone on a dairy-free meal plan
• People with gluten concerns (zero grains, just plants)
• Anyone looking for a creamy but lighter alternative to cheese- or mayo-heavy dips
• Snackers who want a burst of real flavor, not fake seasonings

Every scoop gives you that bright green color and a taste that feels garden-fresh. It’s a crowd-pleaser with a health bonus, perfect for any get-together or a quick weekday snack. If you want a dip that’s every bit as vibrant as it looks, avocado basil dip earns its spot on the table

Recipes with Avocado Basil Dip

This Raw Avocado Basil dip is so versatile that it can be used in your salads, as a spread on your bread or as a snack along with your crackers. You can make some nice avocado and basil pesto pasta or avocado and basil spaghetti. One can make this dip or pesto in bulk and consume this in 2-3 days max. I made zoodles from some of this and stored the remaining in the fridge and consumed within 2 days. 

I would have not done this if I did not have some fresh basil from my garden. Had to put it to good use. Avocado was lying in my fruit trolley all ripe begging me to eat it. The smell of fresh basil from the other end. So I thought of combining these two to make a yummy and healthy dip. 

Choosing an Avocado

I saw avocado for the first time in 2013 when I came to Ireland. I did not pick this fruit for the first 4-5 months as was not sure what to do. There were ripe avocado and unripe as well. The darker skin made me think that they are going to go bad, but I was wrong. Yes when the fruit is new to you, you really do not know how to use it.

So finally I did a google and found out what is Avocado and how to use it. Now I always bring 2-3 avocado’s in one go from unripe to ripe. That is I bring the unripe ones which will take 5-6, 3-4, 1-2 days to ripe on the counter. In this way, I am not allowing them to ripe in a single day. They take time to ripe and we have time to eat it too.

The firm not ripe avocado’s take 5-6 or 4-5 days depending on the climate. If you are in a cold climate more days and warm climate fewer days.

The light green avocado is not ripe at all and needs time to ripe. If you press against your thumb they would be hard. They are not ready yet. Leave it on the counter for a couple of days.

As they turn ripe the skin gets dark and they start getting a bit soft. Now if you press your thumb if they feel still hard and there is no indentation they are yet not ready to cut, but almost ripe.

Next day if you do the same thumb test again, you should get a slight indentation. That is a sign that they are ready to eat.

Cutting an Avocado

Place a ripe avocado on your cutting board or hold it in your palm. Run a sharp knife lengthwise until you hit the seed. You should be able to run the knife completely inside until you hit the seed. Rotate the avocado so that the knife slides on the other end and you are able to cut lengthwise from start to finish.

Now you have a cut all over. Just twist the avocado and you should be able to get clean 2 halves. Gently remove the seed with the help of a spoon. Many use a knife to do this, but I avoid it, as it might lead to injury.

Now Scoop out the flesh with the help of a spoon. You can either make cuts first and then scoop the flesh or just remove the whole flesh in one go.

Storing Avocado

If you are not using the whole Avocado, use the half without the pit. Do not remove the pit from the other half. Apply some lemon juice on the open flesh and wrap in a cling film or a Bee’s wrap. Store it in the fridge for 1-day max. Do remember that avocado when cut open turns brown due to oxidation. If it does, cut the top layer and use the remaining.

Recipes with Avocado

Though there are many recipes that I love to make with Avocado. My chocolate indulgence with avocado is this Healthy Avocado Chocolate Mousse and my kids love this Whole Wheat Chocolate Avocado Banana Muffins.

For large gatherings, I like to make this Vegan No Bake Avocado Cheese Cake or this Indian Style Avocado Lassi. And for summers this oil-free Raw Watermelon Rind and Avocado Salad is perfect.

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Process of making Creamy Avocado Basil Dip

Add all the ingredients in a food processor and make this creamy avocado dip in 5 minutes. Blent it until il you get a smooth silky consistency. 

Replacements in the recipe

I have used Avocado, basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. One can replace basil with mint. Garlic can be omitted but it goes well with avocado and gives a nice kick to the overall dish. Black pepper is again optional, but if you like mild spice I would advise adding it. If you want a completely different flavour, check out my Spicy Avocado Coriander Chutney.

So here goes the recipe of Raw Avocado Basil Dip

Updates

This recipe first appeared on my blog on 28th July 2020. Today the 14th September 2025, I am updating this post with more information and some fresh pics.

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