Almond Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado cilantro dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a luxuriously smooth base, while fresh lime juice and a full cup of cilantro keep it bright and punchy. A touch of cumin adds just enough warmth to make it feel like more than the sum of its parts, and the optional jalapeño brings a gentle kick if you're into a little heat. The whole thing comes together in under a minute in a blender — no chopping finesse required. For anyone navigating nut-free eating, store-bought creamy dressings can be a minefield of unexpected add-ins, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. Adjust the water a tablespoon at a time until it pours in that perfect thick ribbon, then taste and tweak the salt and lime to your liking. Spoon it over grain bowls, tacos, grilled chicken, or a simple green salad and watch it disappear fast.
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6 servings
- 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and scooped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 small garlic clove, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3–4 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the avocado, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, 3 tbsp water, cumin, salt, black pepper, and jalapeño (if using) to a blender or food processor.
- 2
Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
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