Gelatin Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado cilantro dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a naturally lush, velvety texture without any additives or stabilizers — which means it's completely free of the hidden animal-derived thickeners that sneak into so many store-bought dressings and condiments. Fresh lime juice brightens the whole thing up, while cumin adds a subtle warmth that makes it taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A touch of jalapeño is optional but highly recommended if you want a gentle kick that lingers in the best way. The blending process is quick and forgiving — just adjust the water a tablespoon at a time until it pours in that perfect thick ribbon. It works beautifully as a salad dressing, a dip for roasted vegetables, or spooned generously over grain bowls and tacos.
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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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