Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
50 kcal
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Cuisine
American, gluten-free
Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing
Description
Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing combines ripe Hass avocado and fresh cilantro with buttermilk, lime juice, and mild spices such as cumin and freshly ground black pepper. The jalapeño adds mild heat, tempered by removing seeds unless extra spiciness is desired. Garlic and scallion add savory notes complementing the creamy base.
The recipe involves blending all ingredients until smooth, creating a dressing that can easily be thinned or thickened to suit your needs. Its texture is creamy and slightly tangy from the buttermilk and lime, while the cilantro and jalapeño provide a bright herbal and spicy undertone.
This dressing is ideal for salads needing a creamy yet fresh topping or can double as a dip for vegetables or chips. Its balance of creamy avocado and citrus brightness makes it a flavorful complement to a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup buttermilk low-fat
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed, leave them in if you want it spicy, small
- 1/4 cup cilantro fresh
- 1 avocado medium Hass
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp scallion chopped
- lime juice of 1
- 1/8 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp black pepper fresh ground
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- For a thinner dressing add more buttermilk, for a thicker dip use less.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 31/2 Tablespoons | |
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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