Core Avocado Dressing

Elevate your salads, sandwiches, and grain bowls with this irresistibly creamy Core Avocado Dressing. Bursting with fresh, zesty flavors, this easy-to-make dressing combines ripe avocado, tangy lime juice, and a hint of sweetness from honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist) to create the perfect balance of taste and texture. Greek yogurt adds a luscious creaminess, while fresh cilantro and garlic provide a vibrant punch of aromatics. Ready in just 10 minutes, this healthy homemade dressing is blended to silky perfection and can be customized with extra water for your ideal consistency. Perfect for meal prep, it stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days. Whether drizzled over greens or used as a dip, this avocado dressing is a must-try for boosting flavor without the guilt.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 whole ripe avocado
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a blender or food processor.

Step 2

Add the fresh lime juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, and fresh cilantro to the blender.

Step 3

Peel the garlic clove and add it to the blender.

Step 4

Drizzle in the honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option) for a hint of sweetness and balance of flavors.

Step 5

Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the ingredients.

Step 6

Add 2 tablespoons of water to help thin out the dressing for a pourable consistency. You can add more if needed later.

Step 7

Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary.

Step 8

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, lime juice, or water to achieve your desired flavor and consistency.

Step 9

Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(287.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	536.4

Total Fat 49.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 3mg	0%
Sodium 1207.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 7.8g
Protein 6.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 74.9mg	0%
Iron 1.5mg	0%
Potassium 860.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.7%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 16.7%