Celery 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 forms the silky base, while fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of ground ginger give it a lively, layered kick that bottled dressings just can't touch. A small clove of garlic adds depth without overpowering, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil pulls it all together into something genuinely restaurant-worthy. For anyone navigating celery sensitivities, store-bought dressings and marinades can be a minefield — celery seed, celery extract, and celery salt hide in ingredient lists more often than you'd expect. This one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, so you know exactly what's going into the jar. The blender does all the heavy lifting in under a minute, and the result is a smooth, pourable dressing with zero guesswork. Drizzle it over salads, grain bowls, tacos, or grilled chicken, and don't be surprised when everyone at the table asks for the recipe.
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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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