Nitrate & Nitrite Free Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado-based dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to pour over everything — salads, grain bowls, grilled chicken, roasted veggies, you name it. The base is a ripe avocado blended with fresh cilantro, bright lime juice, a hint of garlic, and a touch of ground ginger, which gives it a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected in the best way. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so you never have to second-guess what's actually in your dressing the way you might with a bottled version loaded with preservatives and curing agents. Extra-virgin olive oil brings a silky richness that keeps the texture luxuriously smooth without any dairy. A splash of water lets you dial in the consistency so it drizzles beautifully rather than sitting in a thick clump. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, and it keeps in the fridge for up to two days — though honestly, 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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