5 from 12 votes
Creamy Avocado Herb Dressing (Vegan, Oil-Free!)
This creamy, oil-free dressing blends avocado with fresh herbs, lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of sweetness for a smooth, flavorful sauce. It offers a vegan alternative to traditional dressings, with a balance of herbal brightness and mild acidity. The texture can be adjusted for use as a salad dressing or a vegetable dip by varying the water content.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
3
(1/3 cup servings)
Calories:
127 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 avocado or 1/2 large avocado, small
- 1/3 cup parsley fresh
- 1/3 cup basil or dill, cilantro, etc, fresh
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice fresh
- 3 Tbsp. water (more as need for desired consistency)
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. agave syrup or other sweetener
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Puree all ingredients in a small food processor or blender until smooth. (Scrape down sides with spatula as needed.)
- Add more water if needed, a little at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. (More salt, lemon juice, sweetener, etc.)
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Notes
- Avocado can be substituted with unsweetened dairy-free yogurt or silken tofu to vary texture and base flavor.
- Adjust water quantity to achieve desired consistency, using less water for a thicker veggie dip or more for a pourable salad dressing.
- The recipe yields approximately three-quarters of a cup of dressing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Potassium
395mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
803IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 (1/3 cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 803IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.