Avocado Green Goddess Dressing (Oil-Free)
This Avocado Green Goddess Dressing blends fresh herbs including parsley, chives, and basil with ripe avocado, garlic, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar into a creamy, oil-free dressing. It offers bright, herbaceous flavors balanced by a subtle tang and smooth texture. The dressing is versatile for salads or as a dip and keeps refrigerated for several days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups parsley About half of a large bunch, chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup chives chopped fresh
- ¼ cup basil About 10 to 12 leaves, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 medium/large avocado ripe
- lemon zest from half, optional
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- up to 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
- ¼ to ½ cup water
Instructions
- In a food processor combine the parsley, chives, basil, and garlic, and blend until chunky, about 5 seconds.
- Slice the avocado, and scoop the flesh into the food processor. Add the lemon zest and juice, vinegar, ¾ teaspoon salt, pepper, and ¼ cup water. Process until as smooth as you like. For a thinner consistency add water 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon, as desired. Serve right away, or store in an airtight container until ready to use. See Notes for storage tips.
Notes
- Refrigerate the dressing in a sealed container for up to 4 days to maintain freshness and color.
- The lemon juice and apple cider vinegar act as natural preservatives to slow browning without added oil.
- If a thinner consistency is desired, add water gradually to adjust after blending.
- Consumption within a couple of days is typical, as avocado flavor is freshest then.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.