Gut Friendly Avocado Cilantro Dressing

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

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Creamy, bright, and packed with real ingredients, this blended dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a silky, rich base while fresh cilantro and lime juice keep it lively and light — no heavy cream or processed emulsifiers in sight. Garlic, cumin, and a touch of black pepper round out the flavor without overwhelming the gut, and the optional jalapeño lets you dial up the heat only if you want it. Because every ingredient here is whole and minimally processed, it's a genuinely nourishing option for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their body. The blending process is quick and forgiving — just taste and adjust at the end until the balance of salt, lime, and richness feels exactly right to you. Drizzle it over grain bowls, use it as a dip, or toss it through a simple salad; the thick, pourable consistency makes it incredibly versatile. Once you have a batch in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.

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Ingredients

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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