Description
Cool Mexican-inspired creamy avocado cilantro lime dressing brings zesty freshness to salads and bowls. Silky blended ingredients combine tangy lime, herbaceous cilantro, and rich avocado for a quick, flavorful sauce you’ll drizzle on everything.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large avocado
- ½ cup (about 1 handful) cilantro
- 1 large garlic clove
Liquid Ingredients:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2–4 tablespoons (30–60 milliliters) water
- Juice from 1 lime (or lemon)
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather fresh ripe avocados, vibrant cilantro, zesty lime, and complementary seasonings to create a luscious, velvety dressing.
- Carefully slice and pit the avocados, ensuring no brown spots compromise the dressing’s pristine texture.
- Transfer the avocado flesh into a powerful blender or food processor, creating a creamy foundation.
- Add crisp cilantro leaves, extracting maximum flavor without including tough stems.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice directly into the blender, releasing bright, tangy notes that elevate the dressing’s profile.
- Incorporate remaining ingredients like garlic, salt, and olive oil to build depth and complexity.
- Pulse the mixture initially to break down ingredients, then blend continuously until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gradually introduce water, monitoring thickness and adjusting to create a pourable yet substantial dressing.
- Taste and fine-tune seasonings, ensuring a balanced flavor that harmonizes all components.
- Transfer the dressing to a sealed glass container, which helps preserve its vibrant green color and fresh taste.
- Refrigerate promptly and consume within 5-7 days, gently stirring before each use to reincorporate any natural separation.
Notes
- Whip up this zesty dressing in just minutes with basic kitchen tools like a blender or food processor.
- Customize the thickness by adding water gradually, creating a perfectly pourable or thick consistency.
- Fresh ingredients are key – ripe avocados and vibrant cilantro will elevate the dressing’s flavor profile.
- Meal prep friendly: store in an airtight container and enjoy for up to a week in the refrigerator.
- Versatile sauce that pairs wonderfully with salads, tacos, grilled proteins, and as a dip for vegetables.
- Low-effort recipe that delivers big, bright flavors with minimal ingredients and preparation time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg