Avocado Salad Dressing
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Avocado Salad Dressing
Description
Avocado Salad Dressing is made by blending ripe avocado and mayonnaise with fresh lemon juice and minced garlic, creating a velvety base. Salt and black pepper add seasoning, while streaming in olive oil adjusts the consistency to a smooth, pourable state. The lemon juice lightens the richness and adds a slight tang.
The dressing is smooth and creamy, with the buttery texture of avocado lending richness. Olive oil provides body and a mild fruity flavor, and garlic contributes depth. It can be served immediately or chilled to meld flavors further.
This dressing pairs well with leafy salads or as a flavorful dip for fresh vegetables. Its creamy texture can complement various greens and add moisture without overpowering the salad ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 avocado ripe
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil give or take
Instructions
- In the bowl of a small food processor or small blender, place mayonnaise, avocado, lemon juice, garlic, salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Stream in oil to achieve the desired consistency. Serve immediately or chilled.
Notes
- The recipe yields about 2 cups of dressing; nutritional values are based on 2-tablespoon servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tbsp | |
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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