MSG Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado cilantro dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything — salads, grain bowls, tacos, grilled chicken, you name it. Store-bought dressings are one of the sneakiest sources of hidden additives, so blending your own from whole ingredients is a genuinely smart move if you're keeping things clean. Every ingredient here is straightforward and real: ripe avocado for that silky body, fresh lime juice for brightness, a little cumin for warmth, and cilantro that makes the whole thing taste alive. The optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick without overwhelming the freshness, and the olive oil ties it all together into something that feels almost restaurant-worthy. Blending it smooth takes under a minute, and you can dial in the consistency with a splash of water until it pours in that perfect thick ribbon. It keeps well in the fridge and tastes even better the next day once the garlic and lime have had a chance to settle in.
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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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