Dairy-Free Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing

Elevate your salads, grain bowls, and tacos with this irresistibly smooth Dairy-Free Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing! Bursting with fresh flavors from ripe avocado, zesty lime juice, and vibrant cilantro, this silky dressing is the perfect dairy-free alternative to traditional creamy dressings. Made with wholesome ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of garlic, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it as convenient as it is delicious. Its rich, velvety texture pairs perfectly with fresh greens or doubles as a dip for veggies. Completely plant-based and naturally gluten-free, it's a flavorful and healthy addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe avocado
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the fresh cilantro leaves, lime juice, chopped garlic, and chopped green onion to the blender.

Step 3

Pour in the water and extra virgin olive oil.

Step 4

Add the apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Blend all the ingredients together on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice to suit your preference.

Step 7

Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(696.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	640.9

Total Fat 60.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1267.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 4.1g
Protein 8.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 218.8mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1865.4mg	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: 76.8%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 18.2%