Beef Free Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this blender dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. A ripe avocado gives it that lush, velvety body while fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of ground ginger keep it lively and a little unexpected. The garlic adds just enough bite without overwhelming the other flavors, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together beautifully. It comes together in under a minute of blending, which makes it one of the easiest homemade dressings you can add to your rotation. Drizzle it over grain bowls, toss it with greens, spoon it onto tacos, or use it as a dip — it genuinely works in all of those situations. The recipe is entirely plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden animal-derived ingredients sneaking in. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it every single day.
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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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