Alpha Gal Friendly Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, bright, 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 lush, velvety body while fresh lime juice and a full cup of cilantro keep it tasting vibrant and alive. A touch of cumin adds just enough warmth to make it feel like more than a simple blender sauce — and the optional jalapeño brings a gentle kick if you're in the mood. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, store-bought dressings and condiments can be a minefield of hidden mammalian-derived ingredients like certain dairy additives or gelatin-based thickeners. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so you can dress your salads, grain bowls, or tacos without second-guessing the label. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, and the consistency is perfectly pourable — thick enough to coat but smooth enough to drizzle. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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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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