Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
Elevate your everyday dressings with this creamy and zesty Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing, a flavorful twist on the classic ranch. Packed with the natural richness of ripe avocado, tangy Greek yogurt, and buttermilk, this homemade dressing is infused with fresh lime juice, vibrant herbs like cilantro, parsley, and dill, and just a touch of honey for a hint of sweetness. A blend of garlic, apple cider vinegar, and onion powder rounds out the robust flavor profile, making it perfect for salads, tacos, or veggie platters. With only 15 minutes of prep time and minimal ingredients, this healthy dressing lets you skip the store-bought variety for a fresher, more customized option. Refrigerate to let the bold flavors meld, and enjoy this creamy, herbaceous creation that will become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add the plain Greek yogurt and buttermilk to the blender with the avocado.
Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and add fresh cilantro, parsley, dill, and peeled garlic cloves.
Add apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, and onion powder to the mixture.
Blend all ingredients together on high speed for about 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Pour the dressing into a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Shake or stir well before serving. Use as a salad dressing, a topping for tacos, or a dip for fresh veggies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.4 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 1336 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1563 mg | 33% | |
*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.
