Avocado Dressing
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
83 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Avocado Dressing
Description
The Avocado Dressing combines a peeled avocado with olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, minced garlic, and a choice of herbs such as cilantro, basil, or parsley. Water is added incrementally to adjust the consistency from thick to more pourable. The mixture is blended until smooth, and finished with salt and black pepper to personal taste.
The result is a creamy and bright dressing where the buttery texture of avocado delivers richness, while lime juice and herbs provide vibrant freshness. The garlic adds a mild pungency, and the olive oil contributes silkiness. Its adaptable nature allows it to complement a wide range of salads or vegetables.
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, the dressing remains fresh for up to five days. Using only herb leaves avoids bitter notes from stems, and a small amount of sweetener can be added if bitterness occurs from certain herbs like cilantro.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water or more for thinner consistency
- 1/4 cup cilantro or basil or parsley leaves
- 1 lime juiced
- 1-2 garlic minced, clove
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor. Blend until creamy and feel free to add more water for a thinner consistency.
Notes
- The dressing yields about one cup and can be refrigerated for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Using only herb leaves, not stems, helps prevent bitterness, especially with cilantro.
- Add 1-2 teaspoons of sweetener if the dressing tastes slightly bitter due to the herbs used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tbsp | |
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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