Mediterranean Diet Friendly Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this blended dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a lush, velvety body while extra virgin olive oil — a cornerstone of Mediterranean-style eating — adds richness and depth without any heavy dairy. Fresh lime juice and a full cup of cilantro keep things vibrant and herbaceous, and a touch of cumin ties it all together with just enough warmth. The optional jalapeño is a small addition that punches up the flavor without overwhelming the balance. It comes together in under a minute in a blender, which means you're one quick blend away from a restaurant-worthy sauce. Use it as a salad dressing, a dip for raw vegetables, or spooned generously over grilled fish or roasted chickpeas for a meal that feels both indulgent and genuinely nourishing.
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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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