AIP Friendly Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this blended dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over everything — roasted vegetables, leafy greens, grilled proteins, you name it. Ripe avocado gives it a lush, velvety body without any dairy, while fresh lime juice and cilantro keep it tasting clean and vibrant. A small clove of garlic and a touch of ground ginger add just enough depth to make it feel like more than a simple blender sauce. For anyone navigating the autoimmune protocol, finding a store-bought dressing that checks every box is nearly impossible — most are loaded with seed oils, additives, or spices that don't fit the framework. This one uses only whole, compliant ingredients and comes together in under five minutes with a blender or food processor. The consistency is easy to dial in with a splash of water, so you can go thick and scoopable or thin enough to drizzle freely. It makes enough to serve six and keeps in the fridge for up to two days, making it a smart prep-ahead staple for the week.
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6 servings
- 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and scooped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3–4 tbsp water
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the avocado, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, 3 tbsp water, salt, ground ginger, and lime zest (if using) in a blender or food processor.
- 2
Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds. Scrape down the sides and blend again for 10 seconds.
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