Avocado Lime Ranch
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with flavor, this Avocado Lime Ranch recipe is the ultimate dressing or dip to elevate your meals. Made with ripe avocado, fresh lime juice, buttermilk, and a hint of cilantro, this silken blend delivers a delightful balance of zesty and creamy notes. A touch of garlic, onion, and dill brings bold ranch seasoning to life, while optional jalapeño adds a gentle heat for those who crave a spicy kick. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this easy recipe is perfect for drizzling over salads, pairing with tacos, or serving as a dip for veggies and chips. Refrigerate it to let the vibrant flavors meld, and prepare to make this your new go-to homemade dressing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 whole jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
Cut the ripe avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add fresh lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk to the blender.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, and dried dill.
Add the fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.
For a spicy kick, add half of a chopped jalapeño, seeds removed, to the blender.
Blend all the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice as desired.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or a bottle and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Shake well before using. Serve chilled as a dressing or dip for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.3 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 886 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 938 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
