Avocado Ranch Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
247 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Avocado Ranch Dressing
Description
The recipe starts by pureeing peeled avocado with sour cream until smooth. Mayonnaise is then gently folded in with lemon juice and dried seasonings for balanced flavor without breaking the texture. Fresh chopped herbs add brightness and characteristic ranch flavor. Milk is added incrementally to adjust the dressing to the desired thickness, whether for dipping or drizzling.
Refrigerating the dressing for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and prevents separation. This versatile dressing complements salads, vegetables, or chips and can be tailored in texture depending on use.
The recipe notes that blending avocados and mayonnaise too vigorously can affect texture, so it recommends smoothing the avocado and sour cream first before adding mayo. Buttermilk is suggested as an alternative to milk for added tang, and the dressing keeps fresh in the refrigerator for about three days.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped fresh
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup milk or as needed
Instructions
- Peel the avocado and discard the pit.
- Combine avocado and sour cream in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and onion powder. Pulse to combine.
- Stir in fresh herbs & salt & pepper. Add milk to reach the desired consistency.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Blend avocado and sour cream first until smooth before adding mayonnaise to maintain creamy texture without separation.
- Adjust thickness with milk or substitute buttermilk for a tangier flavor and thinner consistency.
- Refrigerate dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within three days for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 420mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 444IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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