Easy Avocado Dressing: A Deliciously Simple Recipe
A creamy, healthy avocado dressing perfect for salads, bowls, or as a veggie dip. This vibrant green dressing comes together in just minutes with fresh ingredients and no mayo!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins (+30 mins chilling)
- Yield: 1¼ cups (about 10 servings) 1x
- Category: Dressing/Condiment
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large ripe avocado (about 1 cup mashed)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, packed (optional)
- 2–4 tbsp water (for consistency)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cumin (optional)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Scoop avocado flesh into a blender or food processor.
- Add yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro (if using), salt, pepper, and spices.
- Blend until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
- Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached (thicker for dip, thinner for dressing).
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or salt if needed.
- Transfer to an airtight container and press plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent browning.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Storage: Keeps for 2-3 days in refrigerator (color may darken slightly but still tastes great)
- For vegan version: Substitute yogurt with 2 tbsp tahini or omit entirely
- Variations: Add jalapeño for spice, or swap cilantro with dill for different flavor profile
- Uses: Excellent on taco salads, grain bowls, or as a sandwich spread
- Tip: The lime juice helps prevent browning – don’t skip it!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
