Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing (Printable)

Velvety avocado and lime blend with herbs for a fresh, creamy sauce that brightens any dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted
02 - 1 clove garlic, peeled
03 - ¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onion (optional)

→ Liquids

05 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
06 - ¼ cup water, plus more as needed to thin
07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

→ Seasonings

08 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Scoop avocado flesh into a blender or food processor.
02 - Add garlic, cilantro, green onion (if using), lime juice, water, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin.
03 - Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
04 - Add water by tablespoon increments until a pourable consistency is reached.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
06 - Transfer to serving vessel and use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in ten minutes, which means you can transform a plain salad into something restaurant-quality faster than you can set the table
  • One avocado feeds four people—this dressing stretches farther than you'd expect and tastes luxurious without breaking the bank
  • It's naturally creamy without a drop of dairy, so it works for almost every dietary need your friends might mention
02 -
  • The lime juice is what keeps this dressing from turning brown within an hour—it's not just for flavor, it's a preservative. Don't skip it, and use fresh juice because bottled just doesn't have the same bright acidity
  • If your dressing breaks or looks separated when you first blend it, it means your avocado wasn't quite ripe enough or the blades weren't fast enough. Start over with a softer avocado and blend for a full minute without stopping—patience makes the emulsion hold
03 -
  • If you don't have fresh limes, fresh lemon juice works almost as well—use the same amount and you'll get a slightly different but equally bright flavor
  • Make this dressing in the morning, store it properly with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface, and it'll still be bright and delicious for lunch. The lime juice really does slow the browning process

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