Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy and tangy avocado cilantro lime dressing perfect for your favorite salad! Bursting with flavor, this simple dressing is a fan favorite and blends up in under 5 minutes.
Prep: 5Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ avocado
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded (optional for kick)
Instructions
- Blend: Place the fresh cilantro, avocado, olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, sea salt, and jalapeno in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Thin: Add the ¼ cup water and blend until creamy and pourable. Add more water if necessary.
- Store: Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes about 3/4 cup dressing.
- Want to try a more tangy variation? Swap the ½ avocado for ¼ cup greek yogurt.
- You can also make an avocado cilantro lime dip for veggies or crackers! Just skip adding the ¼ water.
- Don’t have honey on hand? Use maple syrup instead.