Fish 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 a lush, velvety body while fresh lime juice and a full cup of cilantro keep things bright and herbaceous. A touch of cumin adds just enough warmth to round out the flavors, and the optional jalapeño brings a gentle kick for anyone who wants a little heat. It comes together in under a minute in a blender, which means you're basically one button press away from drizzling this over grain bowls, tacos, salads, or roasted vegetables. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield of hidden ingredients, but every single component here is straightforward and plant-based, so you know exactly what you're pouring on your plate. Adjust the water a tablespoon at a time to get that perfect pourable consistency — thick enough to coat but smooth enough to drizzle. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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