Dairy 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. Ripe avocado gives it that lush, velvety body you'd normally associate with cream-based dressings, but every single ingredient here is completely plant-based — no dairy required and no compromises on richness. Bright lime juice cuts through the fat, fresh cilantro brings a herby punch, and a touch of cumin adds just enough warmth to make it feel complex without being fussy. The optional jalapeño is a small addition that delivers a real kick, so you can dial the heat up or down depending on who's at the table. Everything goes into a blender and comes together in under a minute, landing at a thick, pourable consistency that works beautifully as a salad dressing, a drizzle over grain bowls, or a dip for roasted vegetables and tacos. It's the kind of versatile, crowd-pleasing sauce worth keeping in your fridge all week.
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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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