Avocado Green Goddess Dip

This healthy dip uses avocado, rather than sour cream or mayonnaise, as a foundation, with just the right amount of vinegar and buttermilk to balance the fresh herbs. Pair it with pita chips, fresh-baked tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

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  1 medium ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
  
  


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  2 scallions (both green and white parts), thinly sliced
  
  


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  1/2 cup buttermilk
  
  


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  1/4 cup fresh tarragon
  
  


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  1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
  
  


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  2 Tbs. sliced fresh chives
  
  


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  2 Tbs. white wine vinegar
  
  


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  Fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper
  
  

Put all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.