Homeade Avocado Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this creamy, zesty Homemade Avocado Salad Dressing—a healthy, flavor-packed alternative to store-bought dressings! Made with a ripe avocado, tangy lime juice, Greek yogurt, and a hint of honey, this dressing strikes the perfect balance of richness and freshness. A touch of garlic and optional fresh cilantro add depth and brightness, while olive oil ensures a luscious, velvety texture. Ready in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, grain bowls, or even doubling as a dip. Customize the consistency to your liking, and enjoy a versatile dressing that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Ideal for those seeking wholesome yet indulgent salad dressing options!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Ripe avocado
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add the olive oil, lime juice, Greek yogurt, honey, and garlic clove to the blender.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Blend on high until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Add more lime juice for tanginess or honey for sweetness, if desired.
Stir in chopped fresh cilantro if using, or blend briefly to incorporate.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or container and refrigerate until ready to use. Shake or stir well before serving.
Enjoy drizzled over greens, grain bowls, or as a dip for fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
762 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.0 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1208 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1109 mg | 24% | |
*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.
