Ginger Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, herby, and bright with citrus, this blended avocado and cilantro dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. The ripe avocado gives it a lush, velvety body without any dairy, while fresh lime juice keeps it tasting light and vibrant rather than heavy. A touch of cumin adds just enough earthy warmth to round out the flavors, and the optional jalapeño brings a gentle kick if you're in the mood for it. For anyone avoiding ginger, store-bought green dressings and "zesty" sauces can be a minefield — this one is completely free of it, built instead on garlic, cumin, and citrus for all the boldness you need. It comes together in under a minute in a blender, and you can dial in the consistency with a splash of water until it pours in that perfect thick ribbon. Drizzle it over grain bowls, tacos, grilled chicken, or a simple green salad and watch it disappear fast.
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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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