Description
This easy avocado dressing recipe combines creamy avocado with Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, and cilantro to create a smooth, tangy, and healthy dressing perfect for salads, bowls, or as a dip. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a quick blend, you get a flavorful and versatile dressing ready in minutes.
Ingredients
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Avocado Dressing Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup water (plus more as needed)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and water into a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency without any lumps.
- Adjust Consistency: If the dressing is too thick, gradually add more water, one tablespoon at a time, blending briefly after each addition, until the desired pourable consistency is reached.
- Serve or Store: Pour the dressing from the blender into a sealable container. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for a smoother texture and better flavor.
- Adjust lime juice and honey to taste for more tang or sweetness.
- This dressing works well as a salad dressing, dip, or sauce for grilled vegetables and proteins.
- Store dressing in an airtight container in the fridge; stir before use if separation occurs.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt alternative and replace honey with maple syrup.
