Nut-Free Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing

Brighten up your meals with this Nut-Free Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing, a versatile and healthy topper that's ready in just 10 minutes! Made with a blend of ripe avocado, fresh cilantro, and Greek yogurt, this recipe delivers a luscious, velvety texture without the use of nuts. A splash of lime juice and a hint of garlic infuse the dressing with zingy, fresh flavors, while olive oil adds a dash of richness. Perfect for salads, tacos, grain bowls, or as a veggie dip, this dressing is not only quick and easy to prepare but also a nutritious upgrade for any dish. Gluten-free, nut-free, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-have for your weekly meal prep or a last-minute serving solution.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe avocado
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the ingredients: halve and pit the avocado, then use a spoon to scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.

Step 2

Measure one cup of fresh cilantro leaves, lightly packed, and add them to the blender.

Step 3

Add 0.5 cup of Greek yogurt to the blender to enhance creaminess without using nuts.

Step 4

Squeeze the juice from a lime, making sure to remove any seeds, and add 2 tablespoons of the lime juice to the blender to provide acidity and fresh flavor.

Step 5

Pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil to add richness to the dressing.

Step 6

Peel one medium garlic clove and add it to the blender for a subtle kick of flavor.

Step 7

Season the mixture with 0.5 teaspoon of sea salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, adjusting to taste if desired.

Step 8

To achieve the perfect consistency, add 2 tablespoons of water, and blend all the ingredients on high until smooth and creamy. If a thinner consistency is preferred, add more water, a tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition.

Step 9

Taste the dressing and adjust lime juice, salt, or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Transfer the dressing to a serving container or airtight jar for storage. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(462.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	678.9

Total Fat 58.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 4mg	0%
Sodium 1227.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 4.8g
Protein 12.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 143.9mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 1265.4mg	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: 75.6%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 16.9%