Candida Diet Friendly 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. A ripe avocado forms the silky base, while fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of garlic bring that punchy, herbaceous lift that makes salads genuinely exciting. Ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that ties it all together without overpowering the other flavors. For anyone navigating a candida-conscious way of eating, store-bought dressings are often a minefield of added sugars, vinegars, and mystery preservatives — this one skips all of that entirely. Every ingredient here is whole, clean, and intentional, from the extra-virgin olive oil down to the lime zest. The blender does all the heavy lifting, and in under a minute you have a lush, pourable dressing that's ready to drizzle over greens, roasted vegetables, or grain-free bowls. Make a jar at the start of the week and your lunches are already halfway sorted.
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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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