Sesame Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this blended avocado and cilantro dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. A ripe avocado gives it that lush, velvety body while fresh lime juice keeps it light and zippy — no heavy cream or thickeners needed. A touch of cumin adds warmth, and the optional jalapeño brings just enough heat to make things interesting without overwhelming the other flavors. For anyone navigating sesame sensitivities, store-bought green dressings and tahini-based sauces can be a minefield, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The whole thing comes together in a blender in under a minute, and you can dial in the consistency with a splash of water until it pours in that perfect thick ribbon. Drizzle it over grain bowls, tacos, grilled chicken, or a simple salad — honestly, a spoon works too.
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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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