Paleo Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this blender dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. A ripe avocado forms the lush, velvety base, while fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of ground ginger layer in complexity that store-bought dressings simply can't match. The whole thing comes together in under a minute — just blend, taste, and adjust. Because every ingredient is whole and unprocessed, it fits naturally into a grain-free, legume-free lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds. No hidden sugars, no industrial seed oils, no questionable additives — just real food doing exactly what it's supposed to do. Drizzle it over a big salad, use it as a dipping sauce for roasted vegetables, or spoon it onto grilled chicken straight from the jar. 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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