Artificial Food Coloring Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado cilantro dressing is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste better. Bottled green dressings are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes and artificial additives to boost their color, but this one gets its gorgeous hue entirely from a ripe avocado and a generous handful of fresh cilantro — no lab-made shortcuts needed. A squeeze of lime, a hint of cumin, and an optional jalapeño give it just enough brightness and kick to keep things interesting. The blender does all the heavy lifting, bringing everything together into a thick, silky ribbon that pours beautifully over salads, grain bowls, tacos, or grilled vegetables. You can dial the heat up or down depending on whether you include the jalapeño, and a quick taste at the end lets you fine-tune the salt and citrus to exactly where you want it. Every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, which means you know exactly what's going into the bowl — and onto your plate.
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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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