Black Pepper Free Avocado Cilantro Lime 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 silky, rich body while fresh cilantro and a generous hit of lime juice keep it tasting light and vibrant. A small clove of garlic and a touch of ground ginger add just enough depth and warmth without any heat — which is exactly what makes this such a smart choice when black pepper is off the table. So many store-bought dressings and even homemade recipes lean on pepper as a default seasoning, but this one proves you don't need it to build serious flavor. The whole thing comes together in under a minute in a blender, and you can thin it to your preferred consistency with a splash of water until it drizzles just right. Spoon it over salads, grain bowls, tacos, or roasted vegetables — it genuinely works on all of them. 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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