Fresh Avocado Dressing for Modern Tastes

Elevate your salads, grain bowls, and wraps with the creamy, zesty goodness of Fresh Avocado Dressing for Modern Tastes. This quick and easy recipe combines the richness of ripe avocado with the tang of fresh lime juice, the smoothness of Greek yogurt, and the vibrant kick of garlic and cilantro. Sweetened with a touch of honey and balanced by a drizzle of olive oil, this versatile dressing is blended to perfection in just 10 minutes. Its silky texture and customizable consistency—thanks to optional water—make it the perfect companion to a range of dishes. Whether you're looking for a healthier alternative to store-bought dressings or a flavorful addition to your modern culinary repertoire, this avocado dressing is a must-try.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe avocado
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thinning)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the ripe 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, plain Greek yogurt, and minced garlic to the blender.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the chopped cilantro, honey, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 5

If the dressing is too thick for your taste, add water one tablespoon at a time and blend until your desired consistency is achieved.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Transfer the dressing to a serving dish or jar and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(330.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	753.1

Total Fat 72.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 3mg	0%
Sodium 1206.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 7.9g
Protein 7.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 72.2mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 1064.0mg	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: 82.2%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 14.0%