Cinnamon Free Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this blended dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a luscious, velvety 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 to make it interesting without overpowering the other flavors. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is a genuine find — it delivers bold, layered taste without leaning on warming spices like cinnamon that sneak into so many store-bought dressings and sauces. Everything comes together in a blender in under a minute, and you can tweak the consistency with a splash of water until it drizzles exactly the way you want. It keeps in the fridge for up to two days, so you can make a batch ahead and have it ready to go for salads, grain bowls, tacos, or anything else that needs a little lift.
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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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