5.0 from 3 votes
Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
This creamy, flavorful avocado cilantro lime dressing is a versatile vegan and gluten-free dressing. Ready in just five minutes, it's perfect for salads, tacos, and more.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 149 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 Jalapeño can remove seeds for milder version
- ¼ cup vegan sour cream substitute vegan yogurt for lighter version
- ¼ cup mayonnaise vegan, olive-oil based
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the avocados. Cut into two halves, remove the pit.
- Scoop the avocado flesh out into the food processor (after removing any brown parts) along with the garlic cloves and chopped cilantro.
- If you're using jalapenos, remove the stems (and seeds for a milder flavor) and then chop them into small pieces and place them in the food processor. Pulse to combine.
- Add the remaining ingredients and then pulse until it's combined into a creamy texture. Your avocado cilantro lime dressing is ready!
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Notes
- You can use this as a thick dressing or dip. To dilute the thickness, you can add a bit of water or buttermilk for a more rich dressing.
- You can use this as a thick dressing or dip. To dilute the thickness, you can add a bit of water or buttermilk for a more rich dressing.
- Jalapeno peppers are optional but I find that they give a bit of heat and balance the creaminess of the dressing quite well. You can also add some Chipotle powder.
- This is a rich dressing. To make it healthier, substitute the sour cream and mayonnaise with equal parts Greek yogurt.
- You can store this in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Fresh avocados will tend to brown after that and lose its bright green color.
Nutrition Information
Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
303mg
(13%)
Potassium
188mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
94IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 94IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.