Almond Free Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavor, this blender dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a lush, velvety texture while fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of ground ginger keep it bright and lively. It comes together in under a minute of blending, making it one of the easiest homemade dressings you can pull off on a weeknight. Store-bought green goddess and avocado dressings can be a minefield for anyone avoiding tree nuts, since many commercial versions sneak in almond milk or almond-based thickeners — this one is built entirely from whole, simple ingredients with no surprises. The garlic and lime zest add just enough depth to make it feel restaurant-worthy, and you can thin it to your preferred consistency with a splash of water. Drizzle it over grain bowls, use it as a dip for crudités, or toss it with crisp romaine — it holds up beautifully for two days in the fridge, so making a batch ahead is absolutely worth it.
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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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