Capsaicin Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, herby, and bright with citrus, this avocado and cilantro dressing is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste better. The base is ripe avocado blended smooth with fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and a touch of cumin — simple ingredients that come together into something genuinely restaurant-worthy. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, the jalapeño listed in the recipe is clearly marked as optional and easy to leave out entirely, so you get all the bold, vibrant flavor without any heat. A splash of olive oil and just enough water bring it to a perfectly pourable consistency that drapes beautifully over salads, grain bowls, tacos, or grilled vegetables. The blender does all the heavy lifting in under a minute, and a final taste-and-adjust step means you can dial in the salt and lime to exactly where you want it. It keeps well in the fridge and somehow tastes even better the next day once the flavors have had a chance to settle in together.
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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)
Can be omittedjalapeño
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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