Tree Nut Free Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado cilantro lime dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. A ripe avocado forms the silky base, blended smooth with bright lime juice, fragrant cilantro, a hint of garlic, and a subtle warmth from ground ginger that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected in the best way. The olive oil and a splash of water help it reach that perfect pourable consistency — thick enough to coat a salad but light enough to drizzle over grain bowls, tacos, or grilled vegetables. Store-bought green dressings can be a minefield of hidden additives and shared-facility warnings, but this one comes together in under five minutes with nothing but whole, straightforward ingredients you can actually pronounce. The lime zest is optional but genuinely worth it if you want an extra punch of citrus that cuts right through the richness of the avocado. It keeps in the fridge for up to two days, though honestly it rarely lasts that long once people get a taste.
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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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