Chestnut Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, herby, and bright with citrus, this blended dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a lush, velvety body while fresh cilantro and lime juice keep it tasting light and vibrant — no dairy, no thickeners, just real ingredients doing the heavy lifting. A touch of cumin adds subtle warmth, and the optional jalapeño brings just enough heat to make things interesting without overwhelming the bowl. Store-bought green dressings can be a minefield of unexpected additives and allergens, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. Blending it all together takes under a minute, and you can dial in the consistency with a splash of water until it pours in that perfect thick ribbon. It's equally at home drizzled over a grain bowl, used as a dip for crudités, or spooned onto tacos — honestly, the hardest part is deciding where to use it first.
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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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