Nut-Free Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Elevate your meals with this vibrant and flavor-packed Nut-Free Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing! Perfectly balancing creamy textures and zesty freshness, this homemade dressing combines ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, and fragrant cilantro for a luscious, dairy-rich alternative to nut-based recipes. A splash of lime juice adds brightness, while garlic and seasonings provide a subtle, well-rounded kick. Quick and easy to blend, this dressing takes only 10 minutes to prepare and is customizable to your preferred thickness. Whether drizzled over salads, used as a dip, or spread on wraps, this healthy, nut-free dressing is the ultimate companion to enliven your dishes. Plus, it’s a great make-ahead option, staying fresh in the refrigerator for up to three days!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Begin by preparing the ingredients: halve and pit the avocado, then use a spoon to scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Measure one cup of fresh cilantro leaves, lightly packed, and add them to the blender.
Add 0.5 cup of Greek yogurt to the blender to enhance creaminess without using nuts.
Squeeze the juice from a lime, making sure to remove any seeds, and add 2 tablespoons of the lime juice to the blender to provide acidity and fresh flavor.
Pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil to add richness to the dressing.
Peel one medium garlic clove and add it to the blender for a subtle kick of flavor.
Season the mixture with 0.5 teaspoon of sea salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, adjusting to taste if desired.
To achieve the perfect consistency, add 2 tablespoons of water, and blend all the ingredients on high until smooth and creamy. If a thinner consistency is preferred, add more water, a tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition.
Taste the dressing and adjust lime juice, salt, or pepper if needed.
Transfer the dressing to a serving container or airtight jar for storage. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
679 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.0 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1227 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1265 mg | 27% | |
*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.
