Avocado Dressing

published Jan 1, 2022
Avocado dressing
Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman | Food Stylist: Jesse Szewczyk

A creamy, tangy vegan avocado dressing you can use as a dip or drizzle over salads.

Serves8

Makesabout 1 1/4 cups

Prep10 minutes

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Avocado dressing
Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman | Food Stylist: Jesse Szewczyk

Avocados have the amazing ability to make things creamy and luscious without the need to add things like dairy and oil. This vegan recipe blends just a handful of ingredients with ripe avocado into a dressing that you can serve as a dip or thin out to drizzle onto whatever needs a big punch of flavor.

How Do You Make Avocado Dressing from Scratch? 

Blend a large ripe avocado, lemon or lime juice, water, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cilantro together until smooth and creamy. Add more juice and salt if you’d like, and thin out with a touch more water if it’s on the thicker side.

Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman | Food Stylist: Jesse Szewczyk

How Long Does Avocado Dressing Last?

The dressing will last in the refrigerator for up to three days. Transfer it into an airtight container and press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the dressing to slow down the browning process.

How Should I Use Avocado Dressing? 

  • Used as a dip for crudités or chips.
  • Tossed with greens in salad.
  • Drizzled onto grain, veggie, or burrito bowls.

Avocado Dressing Recipe

A creamy, tangy vegan avocado dressing you can use as a dip or drizzle over salads.

Prep time 10 minutes

Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Serves 8

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

  • 1

    large ripe avocado (about 8 ounces)

  • 1

    medium lemon or 2 medium limes

  • 1/4 bunch

    fresh cilantro

  • 1/4 cup

    extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup

    water, plus more as needed

  • 2 peeled cloves

    garlic

  • 1/2 teaspoon

    kosher salt, plus more as needed

  • Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Halve 1 large avocado and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor. Juice 1 medium lemon or 2 medium limes until you have 2 tablespoons juice and pour over the avocado. Tear the tender stems and leaves from 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro sprigs until you have 1/2 tightly packed cup and add to the blender.

  2. Add 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup water, 2 peeled garlic cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Blend or process, stopping and scraping down the sides of the pitcher or bowl occasionally, until smooth. If too thick, blend in more water a little at a time as needed until desired consistency. Taste and season with more kosher salt, black pepper, or lime or lemon juice as needed.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the dressing before sealing the container to keep the dressing from browning.