Avocado lime dressing is a bright, flavorful dressing, dip, or marinade.
Blend up an avocado with some cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil to make this tangy, citrusy avocado cilantro lime dressing.
Holly’s Herb-Infused Dressing Highlights
- Flavor: This dressing is bursting with zesty, garden-fresh flavor.
- Difficulty: 5 ingredients and a single step are all you need for this easy recipe.
- Serving Suggestions: Mix into a bowl of zoodles, drizzle over baked salmon, Cajun shrimp, or a fresh green salad, or use it as a dip for spicy chicken taco bites.
Zesty Dressing Delights
Avocado: Avocados should be a little bit soft with an intact skin and a fresh smell at the top. Frozen avocados can be used and don’t even have to be thawed.
Herbs: Cilantro is the authentic Tex-Mex herb to use in this recipe, but parsley or basil can be used instead.
Acid: Lime juice provides a fresh, tangy flavor to balance the rich and creamy avocado, plus helps prevent the avocado from turning brown.
Oil: Olive oil provides a silky smooth texture and helps mellow out the sharpness of the lime juice.
Dressing Diversions
- Whisk in a little heavy cream or Greek yogurt for a creamy avocado lime dressing. Make a thicker dip for veggies by adding some dressing to homemade Caesar.
- Switch out for lemon juice if lime juice isn’t available.
- If the dressing is too tart, use a drop of liquid Stevia or keto-friendly maple syrup as a sweetener.
- Not everyone enjoys the flavor of cilantro, so feel free to switch it out for basil to give it more of a pesto vibe.
- A little pinch of fresh mint added in Step 1 will add an extra pop of tangy, green flavor.
How to Make Avocado Lime Dressing
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Adjust seasonings before using.
Tasty Tips and Tangy Tricks
- Feel free to add a little water to the recipe in Step 2 if the dressing seems too thick.
- Scrape down the blender as needed to ensure a smooth result.
- Avocados not quite ripe? Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Microwave on high for two minutes and let cool before using.
Smart Storage Solutions
Keep leftover dressing in a cruet or jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator, but only for up to three days.
Freeze dressing into ice cubes and pop one or two out to use in a shrimp and veggie skillet or as a marinade for baked chicken.
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Avocado Lime Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 avocado peeled and pitted
- ½ cup cilantro
- ½ cup water
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Add avocado, cilantro, water, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and salt to a food processor.
- Blend until creamy, scraping the sides as needed. Taste, and add additional salt if desired.
Notes
- For a thinner dressing, add additional water while blending.
- Dressings incorporating fresh garlic must be used within 3 days to avoid the risk of contamination.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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My husband and I both love this recipe!!! We are new to the low carb diet. We are looking forward to a healthier lifestyle!
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe Christina!