Soy Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado cilantro dressing is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste better. Ripe avocado gives it a lush, velvety body while fresh lime juice and a full cup of cilantro keep things bright and herbaceous. A touch of cumin adds just enough warmth to round out the flavors without overpowering the freshness. The optional jalapeño is a small addition that delivers a gentle kick — totally worth it if you like a little heat. Many store-bought creamy dressings sneak in soy-based emulsifiers or oils, so blending your own from scratch is the cleanest way to get that rich, pourable texture you're after. Everything here is whole-food and straightforward — no hidden additives, no label-reading stress. Just blend, taste, adjust, and you're done in under five minutes. Drizzle it over grain bowls, tacos, grilled chicken, or a simple green salad and watch it disappear fast.
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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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