Pescatarian Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this blended dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a silky, luxurious body without any dairy, while fresh cilantro and lime juice keep it tasting vibrant and alive. A touch of cumin adds just enough warmth to make it feel like more than a simple sauce, and the optional jalapeño brings a gentle heat that builds nicely in the background. The whole thing comes together in under a minute in a blender — just toss everything in, blend until smooth, and adjust the consistency with a splash of water until it pours in that perfect thick ribbon. It's endlessly versatile: drizzle it over grain bowls, use it as a dip for roasted vegetables, or spoon it generously onto fish tacos for a restaurant-worthy finish. Since every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, there's no guesswork about what's actually in your dressing — just clean, bold flavors you blended yourself.
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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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