Valentina Ablaev
This avocado sauce recipe is the most incredible homemade sauce. The creamy avocado sauce is versatile and may be enjoyed as a vegetable dip, served with tacos, quesadillas or even a sandwich spread.
This avocado sauce is the mexican sauce version of our avocado ranch dressing! It is perfect to top off your homemade beef tacos or your shrimp tacos with slaw!
This avocado sauce with jalapenos, cilantro, and lime has the perfect combination of flavors! All you have to do is add all the ingredients to a blender and have the perfect homemade sauce.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe uses delicious, simple ingredients that bring an incredible flavor to any dish! This sauce will take your homemade tacos to the next level.
Ingredients for Avocado Sauce with Jalapeno
- Greek yogurt – gives this sauce the perfect creamy base.
- Garlic – a little fresh garlic gives this sauce the perfect flavor.
- Cilantro – fresh cilantro is a must for this cilantro avocado sauce.
- Avocado – a soft and ripe avocado gives this sauce a good texture and flavor.
- Limes – fresh squeezed lime juice adds the best refreshing flavor.
- Jalapeno – just a little jalapeno for some spice.
- Seasoning – just a hint of salt and pepper brings out the flavors.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Avocado Sauce with Jalapeno
It couldn’t be easier than these simple steps.
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until you get a smooth and creamy consistency.
2. Serve as a sauce with your favorite entree, and enjoy!
Expert Tips:
- Add heat. If you want heat to your sauce, don’t deseed the jalapeños.
- Make ahead. This is the perfect sauce to make and store in the fridge for an easy addition to your meal. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Serving Suggestions
- Tacos: Shredded beef tacos or our shredded chicken tacos would make the perfect combination.
- Dip: This sauce is an incredible dip to enjoy with a burrito or a chicken salad wrap!
- Taco bowl: Use this sauce as a drizzle for your favorite ground beef taco bowls.
- Salad: Just like our classic avocado ranch, this avocado taco sauce can be used as a salad dressing! A romaine chicken salad would taste incredible with this refreshing avocado jalapeno sauce.
- Sandwich: This sauce would taste delicious with a smoked salmon breakfast sandwich and even a classic sub sandwich.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use sour cream instead of the greek yogurt.
Sauce separating is normal as a result of dairy and acidity, just mix again and enjoy.
You can use a blender, a food processor, or even an immersion blender for this sauce.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Keep leftover sauce in a jar or an airtight container and refrigerate. If it separates just give it a quick mix and you’re good to go. The sauce tastes best if consumed within 3 days.
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing this sauce.
More Sauce Recipes
If you enjoyed this avocado dip recipe, be sure to try our other easy homemade sauce recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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Avocado Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup lightly packed cilantro
- 1 avocado
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 limes squeezed
- 1 jalapeno deseeded
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ⅛ tsp pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve with your favorite tacos and enjoy!
Notes
- Add heat. If you want heat to your sauce, don’t deseed the jalapenos.
- Storage. Keep leftover sauce in a jar or an airtight container and refrigerate. If it separates just give it a quick mix and you’re good to go. The sauce tastes best if consumed within 3 days.
- How to serve: Serve this sauce with tacos, taco bowls, sandwiches, and even as a salad dressing or dip for vegetables.
