Low Iodine Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this blended avocado and cilantro dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. The base is ripe avocado blended smooth with fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and a touch of cumin — simple, whole ingredients that come together in under a minute. For anyone navigating a low-iodine approach, store-bought dressings and condiments are often a minefield of additives and dairy derivatives, but this one sidesteps all of that with nothing but produce, olive oil, and spices. A small jalapeño adds a gentle kick if you're in the mood, and the consistency is easy to dial in with a splash of water until it pours in that perfect thick ribbon. It works beautifully as a salad dressing, a dip for raw vegetables, or spooned generously over grilled chicken or roasted potatoes. The lime juice keeps the color vivid and the flavor lively, so it looks just as good as it tastes.
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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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