Candida Diet Friendly Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado and cilantro dressing is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. A ripe avocado forms the silky base, blended smooth with bright lime juice, fragrant cilantro, a hint of cumin, and a touch of garlic — no dairy, no sugar, no fillers. That matters a lot when you're navigating a candida-conscious eating plan, where store-bought dressings are practically a minefield of hidden sugars, vinegars, and additives. Every ingredient here is clean and intentional, making it genuinely easy to drizzle over salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables without second-guessing the label. The optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick if you're in the mood, but the dressing is deeply satisfying even without it. It comes together in under a minute of blending, and the consistency — thick, pourable, and glossy — rivals anything you'd find in a bottle at a specialty health store.
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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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