Honey 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. The ripe avocado gives it a luxuriously smooth body, while lime juice, garlic, and cumin add brightness and depth that keep it from feeling heavy. A handful of fresh cilantro brings that herby punch, and the optional jalapeño is there if you want a little heat sneaking in at the finish. Many store-bought dressings and marinades sneak in honey or agave as a sweetener, but this one gets all its complexity from whole, savory ingredients — no sweeteners needed or missed. The blender does the heavy lifting, and a quick taste-and-adjust at the end means you can dial it exactly to your liking. Drizzle it over grain bowls, use it as a dip for roasted vegetables, or spoon it generously onto tacos — it holds its own in just about any role you give it.
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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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