A rich, vibrant green dairy-free dressing blended from avocado, cilantro, lime, and jalapeño — perfect on salads, bowls, or tacos.
Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing
This dairy-free dressing gets its creamy texture from ripe avocado instead of buttermilk or mayo. It's bright, herbaceous, and endlessly versatile.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded (optional)
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2–3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
- Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust salt and lime.
- Transfer to a jar and refrigerate.
Keeps refrigerated for up to 4 days. Drizzle over salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or tacos.
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