Vegan Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavor, 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 brightness and just a little warmth. A small clove of garlic and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil round it all out, making it taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Because every component here is whole and plant-based, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden dairy or honey — it's genuinely clean from start to finish. The blender does all the heavy lifting in under a minute, and a splash of water at the end lets you dial in exactly the consistency you want, whether that's a thick dollop or a free-flowing drizzle. It's gorgeous over grain bowls, taco salads, roasted vegetables, or anything that could use a hit of cool, citrusy richness. Make a jar at the start of the week and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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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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