Capsaicin 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. A ripe avocado gives it that silky, rich body while fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of lime zest keep it lively and vibrant. Ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more complex without any heat — which is exactly the point for anyone avoiding capsaicin. So many store-bought dressings and sauces sneak in chili, hot sauce, or pepper-derived ingredients, making labels a constant source of frustration. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can drizzle freely without second-guessing. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, and the result is a smooth, pourable dressing that works beautifully over salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins. Make a jar at the start of the week and you've got a versatile, feel-good sauce ready to go whenever you need 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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