BHA & BHT Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, bright, and loaded 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 alive and vibrant. A touch of cumin adds just enough warmth to make it feel complex without overpowering the green, herby freshness. If you like a little heat, the optional jalapeño nudges it into seriously addictive territory. For anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, bottled dressings can be a minefield — those additives show up in commercial products constantly, often buried in the fine print. This one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients straight from your kitchen, so you know exactly what's going in. The blender does all the work in under a minute, and a quick taste-and-adjust at the end means you can dial in the salt, lime, and consistency exactly to your liking. Keep a jar in the fridge and you've got a clean, preservative-free dressing ready to go all week long.
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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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