Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing

Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing

Creamy avocado blended with bright lime and fresh cilantro makes a tangy, herbaceous dressing.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 78/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This blended dressing gets its silky texture from ripe avocado and a thinned-out consistency from buttermilk and lime juice. It works well drizzled over salads, grilled chicken, or tacos, and comes together in minutes with a blender or food processor.

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Method

  1. Combine the avocado, cilantro, buttermilk, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, water, salt, pepper, and cumin in a blender or food processor.

  2. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed, about 1 minute.

  3. Check the consistency and blend in additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a pourable, creamy consistency.

  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.

  5. Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes, before serving.

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    Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing

    This blended dressing gets its silky texture from ripe avocado and a thinned-out consistency from buttermilk and lime juice. It works well drizzled over salads, grilled chicken, or tacos, and comes together in minutes with a blender or food processor.

    10 min 16 oz 78 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
    • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
    • 1/3 cup buttermilk
    • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic, peeled
    • 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

    Method

    1. 1

      Combine the avocado, cilantro, buttermilk, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, water, salt, pepper, and cumin in a blender or food processor.

    2. 2

      Blend on high speed until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed, about 1 minute.

    3. 3

      Check the consistency and blend in additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a pourable, creamy consistency.

    4. 4

      Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.

    5. 5

      Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes, before serving.