Citric Acid Free Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, herby, and bright without relying on anything processed, this blended 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 and a hit of lime juice keep it tasting clean and vibrant. For anyone avoiding citric acid as an additive, store-bought dressings and condiments can feel like a minefield — that ingredient hides in so many bottled products under names that don't always stand out on a label. Here, every drop of acidity comes straight from real limes, so you know exactly what you're getting. A small clove of garlic and a pinch of ground ginger add just enough depth to make it feel like more than a simple blender job. It comes together in under a minute of blending and keeps in the fridge for a couple of days, making it easy to drizzle over salads, grain bowls, tacos, or grilled vegetables all week long.
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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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