Pecan Free Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh herb flavor, this blender 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, lime juice, and a hint of ground ginger keep it tasting light and vibrant. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending — just add, blitz, and taste. Tree nut allergies can make store-bought dressings a minefield, since shared facilities and vague labeling make it hard to know what's actually safe. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can dress your salads and grain bowls with total confidence. A squeeze more lime or a pinch of extra salt at the end lets you dial in the flavor exactly the way you like it. Keep a jar in the fridge and you've got a versatile, crowd-pleasing drizzle ready for two days of meals.
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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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