Description
This easy avocado dressing recipe is a creamy, tangy, and nutritious sauce made with ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and a hint of honey. Perfect for salads, wraps, or as a dip, it blends in just minutes to create a delicious and healthy dressing that’s fresh and flavorful.
Ingredients
Avocado Dressing Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup water (plus more as needed)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and water into a blender to prepare for mixing.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Adjust Consistency: If the dressing is too thick, begin adding more water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve or Store: Pour the dressing from the blender into a sealable container. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days to preserve freshness.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
- Adjust lime juice to taste for more tanginess.
- Great as a salad dressing, dip for veggies, or spread for sandwiches and wraps.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to prevent browning and keep fresh up to 3 days.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.