Vegetarian Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this blended dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a lush, velvety body while a full cup of fresh cilantro keeps it tasting vibrant and herbaceous rather than heavy. Lime juice cuts through the richness beautifully, and a pinch of cumin adds just enough warmth to make the whole thing feel layered and intentional. If you like a little heat, the optional jalapeño nudges it into seriously addictive territory. The whole thing comes together in under a minute in a blender, which means you're never far from a restaurant-quality drizzle on a weeknight. It works on grain bowls, tacos, roasted vegetables, salads, or honestly just as a dip — the thick, ribbon-like consistency makes it versatile enough to use however you need it. Every ingredient is straightforwardly plant-based, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess.
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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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