Citric Acid Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, herbaceous, and bright with fresh lime, this blended dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a silky, rich body while cilantro and a touch of cumin keep the flavor lively and layered. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to added citric acid, bottled dressings and store-bought sauces are often a minefield — this one sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on fresh, whole ingredients you can see and trust. The acidity here comes purely from freshly squeezed lime juice, so you stay in complete control of what goes into the bottle. A small jalapeño is optional if you want a gentle kick, and the olive oil blends in to give the dressing that glossy, restaurant-quality finish. It comes together in under a minute of blending and keeps well in the fridge, making it an easy staple to have on hand for salads, grain bowls, tacos, or anything that needs a little life.
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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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