Wheat Free Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this blended dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a luscious, velvety body while fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of cumin keep it tasting clean and vibrant. A small jalapeño is optional, but it adds just enough heat to make things interesting without overwhelming the other flavors. Because every ingredient here is naturally whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden grain-based thickeners or additives — it's straightforwardly safe and satisfying. The blender does all the heavy lifting, and a quick taste-and-adjust at the end means you can dial in the salt, lime, or consistency exactly to your liking. Drizzle it over salads, grain bowls, tacos, or grilled vegetables, and it transforms even the simplest plate into something that feels genuinely special.
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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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