Beef Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this blended dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a luxuriously smooth body, while fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of cumin keep it lively and vibrant. A small jalapeño is optional, so you can dial the heat up or down depending on who's at the table. Since every ingredient here is plant-based and whole, there's zero guesswork about what's in it — no hidden animal products, no label-reading required. The blender does all the heavy lifting in under a minute, and a quick taste-and-adjust at the end means you can fine-tune the salt, acid, and consistency to exactly where you want it. Drizzle it over grain bowls, use it as a dip for roasted vegetables, or spoon it generously onto tacos — it genuinely elevates whatever it touches.
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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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