Healthy Avocado Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this creamy and delicious Healthy Avocado Salad Dressing, a quick and easy recipe that's as nutritious as it is flavorful. Made with ripe avocado, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this dressing blends up in just 10 minutes to deliver the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and subtly sweet flavors. Fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil add depth, while a splash of water ensures a silky-smooth texture. This versatile, dairy-free dressing is perfect for drizzling over leafy greens, tossing with roasted veggies, or even serving as a dip. Packed with heart-healthy fats and wholesome ingredients, it’s a guilt-free addition to any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Peel the garlic clove and add it to the blender.
Add the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and water to the blender.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust for seasoning as needed.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve drizzled over your favorite salad, or use as a dip for fresh veggies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 603 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 781 mg | 17% | |
*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.
