Pregnancy Friendly Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with good fats, this blended dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. A ripe avocado forms the silky base, while fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of ground ginger layer in flavor that feels both refreshing and a little unexpected. Extra-virgin olive oil rounds it all out, giving you a smooth, pourable consistency that clings beautifully to salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. During pregnancy, it can feel like half the condiment aisle is off-limits — but this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with no hidden additives or preservatives to second-guess. The garlic is used in a small, cooked-down amount that keeps the flavor mellow rather than sharp, and the lime juice adds a brightness that can be genuinely welcome when your appetite needs a little coaxing. Blending everything together takes under a minute, and the result is far fresher than anything that comes in a bottle. Make a jar at the start of the week and you've got an easy way to make nourishing meals feel a little more exciting every single day.
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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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