Carrageenan 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. A ripe avocado blended with bright lime juice, fresh cilantro, garlic, and a touch of cumin creates a silky, restaurant-worthy drizzle you can pull together in under five minutes. If you've ever flipped over a bottle of store-bought green dressing and squinted at a long list of stabilizers and thickeners, making your own is a genuinely satisfying alternative — every ingredient here is whole and recognizable. Carrageenan, a seaweed-derived thickener commonly used in commercial dressings and dairy alternatives, has no place in this recipe because the avocado itself provides all the body and creaminess you need. A splash of olive oil and a few tablespoons of water let you dial in the consistency from thick and spoonable to a pourable drizzle, depending on how you plan to use it. The optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick without overwhelming the herbaceous freshness, and a final taste-and-adjust step means it's perfectly seasoned every single time. Spoon it over grain bowls, use it as a taco sauce, or toss it with greens — it's endlessly versatile.
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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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