Eggless 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 a lush, velvety body while fresh lime juice and cilantro keep it bright and herbaceous — no eggs, no dairy, no shortcuts. A touch of cumin adds just enough warmth to round out the citrus, and the optional jalapeño brings a gentle kick if you're feeling bold. Because it's built entirely from whole, plant-based ingredients blended together, there's nothing hidden to worry about — what you see in the ingredient list is exactly what ends up in the bowl. It comes together in under a minute of blending, and the consistency is easy to dial in with a splash of extra water until it pours in that perfect thick ribbon. Drizzle it over grain bowls, tacos, grilled vegetables, or use it as a dip — honestly, it's hard to find something it doesn't improve.
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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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