Chestnut 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. Ripe avocado gives it a lush, velvety body while fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of ground ginger keep it tasting alive and vibrant. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending — no cooking, no fuss, just a handful of clean, whole ingredients. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, dressings can be a surprisingly tricky category, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. There's no hidden complexity, no specialty products to track down — just avocado, citrus, olive oil, and herbs working together beautifully. It drizzles perfectly over salads, grain bowls, tacos, or grilled vegetables, and the optional lime zest takes the citrus brightness up another notch if you're feeling it. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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