Greek Guacamole

How much do I love avocados? Let me count the ways.

1, 2, 3, 4…

Allow me to add one more: Greek Guacamole. Hello.

This recipe inspired by my love for all things Mediterranean food, and, of course, guacamole. How have I not combined the two sooner?

The idea is simple! Swap traditional guacamole ingredients–like lime and cilantro–for Mediterranean-friendly flavors–like lemon, sun-dried + fresh tomatoes, oregano + parsley, and kalamata olives. Plus, just 8 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 10 minutes required.

The result is a savory, extremely flavorful dip that’s like guacamole, but on a whole other level.

I hope you guys love this dip! It’s:

Creamy
Savory
Fresh
Greek-inspired
Packed with veggies + herbs
Super healthy
Satisfying
& Simple

This would make the perfect dip to go alongside Mediterranean-inspired entrées, especially my Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes, Chickpea Shawarma Salad, Chickpea Shawarma Sandwich, and Easy Vegan Falafel.

You can dip it with virtually anything, even tortilla chips! But my favorite is pita chips. Serious yum.

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4.59 from 12 votes

Greek Guacamole

Simple, flavorful Greek-inspired guacamole with just 8 ingredients! Lemon juice, sun-dried and fresh tomato, oregano, parsley, and kalamata olives bring big flavor to this creamy, healthy dip! Enjoy as an appetizer or side alongside Greek- or Mediterranean-inspired meals.

Author: Minimalist Baker

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings: 8 (1/4-cup servings)

Category: Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Greek-Inspired, Vegan

Freezer Friendly No

Does it keep? 2-3 Days

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

• 2 large ripe avocados (halved, pit removed)
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 heaping Tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 Tbsp diced ripe cherry tomato
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 tsp dried oregano (or sub fresh)
• 2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
• 4 whole kalamata olives (pitted and chopped // optional)
• 1 pinch each sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Add avocado and lemon juice to a large mixing bowl and use a potato masher, pastry cutter, or large fork to mash and mix.
2. Add remaining ingredients (olives are optional), and stir to combine (see photo). Sample and add salt and pepper if needed.
3. Adjust other flavors if needed, adding more lemon for acidity, sun-dried tomato for deeper tomato flavor, onion for crunch/spice, or parsley or oregano.
4. Enjoy immediately with pita, pita chips, or vegetables! Best when fresh, though leftovers keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Notes

*Recipe as written yields about 2 cups guacamole. 
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients or sides.

Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 8 quarter-cup servings)

• Calories: 110
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated fat: 2.1g
• Sodium: 54mg
• Carbohydrates: 5.7g
• Fiber: 3.8g
• Sugar: 0.7g
• Protein: 1.2g