Whole30 Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Transform your salads and favorite dishes with this Whole30 Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing—a luscious, zesty blend that's as healthy as it is delicious. Packed with fresh ingredients like ripe avocado, vibrant cilantro, and tangy lime juice, this dairy-free and gluten-free dressing delivers a velvety texture with a bold, herbaceous kick. Elevated with a touch of apple cider vinegar and garlic, and bound by heart-healthy olive oil, this quick 10-minute recipe is perfect for drizzling over greens, using as a dip, or even as a marinade. With wholesome ingredients and no added sugar, it’s a must-try for anyone following a Whole30, paleo, or clean-eating lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add the fresh cilantro leaves to the blender. For an extra burst of flavor, you can include the cilantro stems.
Peel the garlic clove and add it to the blender, followed by the lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, and water.
Pour in the apple cider vinegar, then add the salt and black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high until the dressing is smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape the sides of the blender a few times to ensure even blending.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lime juice according to your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a serving bowl or a jar with a lid. If the dressing is too thick, you can thin it with an additional tablespoon of water.
Store any unused dressing in the refrigerator for up to three days. Shake or stir before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.1 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1250 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1609 mg | 34% | |
*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.
