Mustard Free Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavor, this blended dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Ripe avocado gives it a luxuriously smooth base, while fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of ginger keep it bright and lively. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in condiments and spice blends that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding certain ingredients — making your own from scratch is the cleanest solution. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can drizzle away with total confidence. The garlic and lime zest add just enough depth and zing to make this feel restaurant-worthy, not like a compromise. It comes together in under a minute of blending and keeps in the fridge for a couple of days, making it a genuinely practical addition to your weekly routine. Spoon it over salads, grain bowls, tacos, or grilled vegetables — honestly, the list doesn't stop there.
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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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