Cinnamon Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado and cilantro dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. The ripe avocado gives it a luxuriously smooth, thick base while lime juice and garlic keep it bright and punchy. A touch of cumin adds just enough earthy warmth without leaning on any spice blends that might sneak in unwanted ingredients — making this a genuinely safe and satisfying choice for anyone avoiding certain warming spices. If you like a little heat, the optional jalapeño takes it to another level entirely. It comes together in under a minute of blending, and you can dial in the consistency with a splash of water until it pours in that perfect thick ribbon. Toss it over a grain bowl, use it as a dip for veggies, or spoon it generously onto tacos — honestly, the hardest part is deciding where to start.
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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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