Seeds Free Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this blended 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 and lime juice keep it tasting light and vibrant — no heavy cream or dairy needed. A small clove of garlic and a pinch of ground ginger add just enough depth to make it feel like more than a simple blitz-and-pour situation. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, dressings can be a minefield — tahini, poppy seeds, and sesame oil sneak into so many store-bought bottles. This one is built entirely from whole fruits, fresh herbs, citrus, and olive oil, so you can drizzle freely without scanning a label twice. The blender does all the heavy lifting, and the whole thing comes together in under five minutes. Keep a jar in the fridge and you've got a ready-made upgrade for salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or anything else that could use a hit of cool, herby richness.
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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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