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Recipe for: Avocado and Yogurt Dip for May Day

Pikantne May Day Snacks Vegetarian Dishes 35 min Easy 6 wyświetleń ~37.71 PLN * - (0)
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Two simple and fresh dips perfect for a May Day gathering: a creamy avocado dip with fresh lemon juice and garlic, and a light yogurt-herb dip with dill and green onions. The dish stands out with a contrast of textures and flavors — the rich, velvety avocado balanced by the acidity of lemon and yogurt, along with fresh herbs. Serve with rye bread and raw vegetables: carrots and bell peppers. The dips are quick to prepare, visually appealing (green shades, an instant table complement), and pair well with beer, white wine, or lemonade. The recipe includes tips for beginners, ingredient alternatives, and optional additions.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (14)

Servings:
6
  • Avocado 1.5 szt. (~300 g)
  • Natural yogurt 400 g
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • Garlic 2 ząbki (~10 g)
  • Olive oil 30 ml
  • Spring onion 1.2 pęczek (~60 g)
  • Rye bread 200 g
  • Carrot 1.9 szt. (~150 g)
  • Red bell pepper 0.8 szt. (~150 g)
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 2 g
  • Black pepper 2 szczypty (~1 g)
  • Dill 1.5 pęczki (~30 g)
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Papryczka chili 0.7 szt. (~10 g)
  • Feta cheese 80 g
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Preparation steps

Preparation

1

Wash all the vegetables: carrot, bell pepper, and spring onion. Peel the carrot and cut it into sticks about 1–1.5 cm thick. Cut the bell pepper in half, remove the seeds, and slice it into strips about 1–1.5 cm wide. Trim the root off the spring onion, separate the white part from the green, and finely chop both parts.

Ingredients: Carrot, Red bell pepper, Spring onion
Use a cutting board and a sharp knife (preferably a chef's knife). Place the chopped vegetables in cold water if you want to prepare them in advance — they will stay crisp.

Avocado dip

2

Cut the avocado in half lengthwise, twist the halves to separate them from the pit. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and place it in a medium bowl. Immediately drizzle with half of the lemon juice to prevent the avocado from browning.

Ingredients: Avocado, Lemon juice
Use a stable bowl and a spoon for scooping. If the avocado is very hard, leave it at room temperature for 15–20 minutes to soften.
3

To the avocado, add the pressed garlic, 10 ml of lemon juice (set the rest aside), 10 ml of olive oil, 1 g of black pepper, and 1 g of salt. Mash everything with a fork until smooth, but still slightly chunky — mix for 1–2 minutes.

Ingredients: Avocado, Garlic, Lemon juice, Olive oil, Black pepper, Salt
Use a fork or a potato masher. Do not blend with a blender into a puree if you want to keep the texture; for a very smooth consistency, you can use an immersion blender for 10–15 seconds.
4

Taste the dip and season with salt, pepper, or an extra teaspoon of lemon juice if needed. If the paste is too thick, add a tablespoon of natural yogurt to thin it out and achieve creaminess.

Ingredients: Natural yogurt, Salt, Black pepper, Lemon juice
Add spices gradually — it's better to season later than to oversalt. Use a tasting spoon to assess the flavor.

Yogurt and Herb Dip

5

Transfer 250 g of natural yogurt to a medium bowl. Add chopped dill (about 20 g from a bunch) and the white part of chopped spring onion (about 20 g). Add 1 g of pepper, 1 g of salt, and 10 ml of lemon juice. Mix with a wooden spoon for 30–40 seconds until the ingredients are evenly combined.

Ingredients: Natural yogurt, Dill, Spring onion, Salt, Black pepper, Lemon juice
Use a wooden spoon or spatula. You can add 50 g of thinning from the rest of the yogurt or cream to the yogurt if you want a creamier effect.
6

If using, crumble 80 g of feta cheese and gently mix it into 150 g of prepared yogurt, leaving the rest of the yogurt on top or as a garnish. Season to taste. Additionally, you can add finely chopped chili pepper (optional) — start with 5 g and taste.

Ingredients: Feta cheese, Papryczka chili, Natural yogurt
Add the feta gradually so it doesn't overpower the dip. For a milder version, use low-fat cottage cheese.

Toasting the bread (optional)

7

Slice the rye bread into thin slices and arrange them on a baking sheet. Drizzle each slice with olive oil (about 5 ml per slice) and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy.

Ingredients: rye bread, Olive oil
The best is a baking tray with good air circulation and parchment paper. Keep an eye on the baking from the 5th minute — the bread burns quickly.

Plate assembly

8

Transfer the avocado dip and yogurt dip into two separate bowls. Garnish the yogurt dip with chopped green parts of the scallion and additional dill. Drizzle 5–10 ml of olive oil over the avocado dip and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper. Place bread and vegetable sticks next to the plate.

Ingredients: Avocado, Natural yogurt, Dill, Spring onion, Olive oil, Black pepper, rye bread, Carrot, Red bell pepper
Use small bowls for dips (about 10–12 cm in diameter). Aesthetics matter at a picnic — leave some herbs for decoration.

Serving

9

Serve the dips immediately at room temperature or slightly chilled. Place a tray with bread, vegetable sticks, and additional seasonings (salt, pepper) on the table. Guests can dip the bread or vegetables into both dips for a contrast of flavors.

Ingredients: Avocado, Natural yogurt, rye bread, Carrot, Red bell pepper
Dips taste best within the first 4 hours after preparation. If you make them in advance, store them in an airtight container and take them out of the fridge 10–15 minutes before serving to reach room temperature.

Fun Fact

💡

Avocado comes from Central America and was originally valued as a fatty, nutritious plant. In Poland, it has gained popularity as a base for spreads and dips due to its creamy texture.

Best for

Majówka Piknik Spotkanie z przyjaciółmi

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the dips on a large board: place the bowls with dips in the center, and arrange bread and vegetables around them. For children, prepare a version without chili and without garlic. Add lemon slices next to the bowl of avocado so that those who want can add extra acidity.

🥡 Storage

Store dips in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Avocado dip is best consumed within 24 hours — the avocado skin and lemon juice slow down browning, but over time it may change color. Before serving, mix well and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.

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