Nitrate & Nitrite Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado cilantro dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. A ripe avocado gives it that lush, velvety body, while fresh lime juice and a full cup of cilantro keep it tasting vibrant and alive. A touch of cumin adds just enough warmth, and the optional jalapeño brings a gentle kick that makes the whole thing feel a little more exciting. Store-bought dressings and condiments are notorious for sneaking in cured or preserved ingredients that don't belong on a clean plate, but every single component here is whole and fresh — nothing processed, nothing hidden. You control the blender, you control the ingredients, and the result is a dressing that's as honest as it is delicious. It comes together in under a minute of blending and adjusts beautifully to your taste with a little extra salt or a squeeze more lime. Spoon it over grain bowls, use it as a dip, or let it transform a simple salad into something you'd actually look forward to eating.
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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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