High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado cilantro dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in high fructose corn syrup as a cheap sweetener, but every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — ripe avocado, fresh lime juice, olive oil, and a handful of cilantro. The result is a naturally rich, velvety texture that doesn't need any added sweeteners to taste incredible. A touch of cumin and optional jalapeño give it just enough depth and heat to keep things interesting without overwhelming the fresh, grassy notes. Blending everything together takes under a minute, and a little extra water at the end helps dial in that perfect pourable consistency. It works beautifully as a salad dressing, a taco topper, or a dipping sauce for just about anything you pull off the grill.
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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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