Description
A creamy and refreshing avocado lime dressing made with ripe avocado, fresh lime juice, cilantro, and garlic. This quick dairy-free dressing blends in minutes and adds bright flavor to salads, tacos, grain bowls, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup water, plus extra if needed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
- Add the lime juice, water, cilantro leaves, garlic clove, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Pause the blender if needed and scrape down the sides to ensure everything blends evenly.
- Check the consistency of the dressing and add water one tablespoon at a time if it is too thick.
- Blend again until the dressing reaches the desired smooth texture.
- Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
- Serve immediately over salads, grain bowls, tacos, roasted vegetables, or use as a dip.
Notes
- Use a fully ripe avocado for the smoothest and creamiest dressing.
- Add a small jalapeño or pinch of cayenne for a spicy version.
- Replace cilantro with parsley or basil for a different herb flavor.
- If the dressing thickens after refrigeration, stir in a little water to loosen it.
- Press plastic wrap directly against the surface before storing to reduce browning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
