Nightshade Free Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this blender dressing comes together in under a minute and tastes like something you'd find at a restaurant that charges too much for a side salad. Ripe avocado gives it that lush, velvety body while fresh cilantro and a generous hit of lime keep things lively and light. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, dressings can be a minefield — most store-bought options sneak in tomato, paprika, or chili-derived ingredients that quietly knock them off the safe list. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of those concerns, so you can drizzle away without second-guessing the label. A small amount of ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the citrus beautifully, and the garlic keeps it from ever tasting flat. Thin it to a pourable consistency for salads, or leave it a little thicker to use as a dip or a spread on wraps. It keeps in the fridge for up to two days, though it rarely lasts that 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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