Sesame Free Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, herby, and bright with citrus, this blender dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to pour over absolutely everything. A ripe avocado forms the silky base, while fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of ground ginger give it a layered, vibrant flavor that store-bought dressings rarely come close to matching. Many bottled dressings and sauces sneak in tahini or sesame oil for richness, but here the avocado and olive oil do all that work beautifully on their own — no hidden ingredients to worry about. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, and you can dial in the consistency with a splash of water until it drizzles just right. It's equally at home over a crisp salad, drizzled on grain bowls, or used as a dip for fresh vegetables. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it at every meal.
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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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