Lupin Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh herb flavor, this avocado cilantro dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a lush, velvety body while fresh lime juice and a full cup of cilantro keep it tasting light and vibrant. A touch of cumin adds just enough warmth to make it feel like more than a simple blender sauce. If you like a little heat, the optional jalapeño pushes it into seriously addictive territory. Store-bought creamy dressings can be a minefield of unexpected additives and legume-derived thickeners, but this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — no fillers, no surprises. The blender does all the heavy lifting, and in under a minute you have a thick, pourable dressing that works beautifully over salads, grain bowls, tacos, or grilled vegetables. It's the kind of recipe you'll bookmark and come back to all week long.
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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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