Avocado Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this creamy, tangy Avocado Vinaigrette, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. This quick, no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, combining the silky richness of ripe avocado with zesty lime juice, a touch of Dijon mustard, and a hint of sweetness from honey or maple syrup for a vegan twist. Enhanced with a splash of extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper, this versatile dressing is luxuriously smooth and customizable, with the option to thin it to your desired consistency. Ideal as a salad topper, dipping sauce, or spread, it’s a fresh, healthy addition to any meal. Garnish with parsley or cilantro for a vibrant finishing touch. Make your meals irresistible with this avocado-powered vinaigrette that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Avocado
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoons Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add the olive oil, fresh lime juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, and water to the blender or food processor.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
If the vinaigrette is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water at a time until your desired consistency is achieved.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice, salt, or pepper if desired.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a serving dish or jar.
Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if using, and serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
640 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.1 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1308 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 769 mg | 16% | |
*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.
