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Avocado Cilantro Dressing (Creamy and Healthy)

By: Jigna
This creamy, oil-free Avocado Cilantro Dressing comes together in minutes and is bursting with fresh, earthy flavors. It's light yet luxuriously smooth, perfect for drizzling over salads, tacos, and burrito bowls, or serving as a dip with tortilla chips or veggies.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 0.75 Cup
Course: Condiments, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, World
Diet: Healthy, Jain, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • ½ ripe avocado
  • ½ cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1 small green chili
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream (or use plain yogurt)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup water (add more as needed to adjust the consistency)
  • Lime juice to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender. Start slow and then increase the speed to make a smooth mixture.
  • If the mixture is too thick, add water as needed to reach a dressing-like consistency.
  • Use it immediately or store it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.

Serving Suggestions

  • As a Salad Dressing: Toss it with your favorite fresh greens, summer salads, bean salads, or pasta salads for a creamy, flavorful finish.
  • For Noodles and Pasta: Drizzle over zucchini noodles or mix into cold pasta salads for a light, refreshing twist.
  • With Mexican Dishes: Avocado Cilantro Dressing is perfect for drizzling over enchiladas, nachos, vegetarian chimichangas, or bean burritos. You can also add it to Mexican Bhel just before serving for extra creaminess.
  • As a Dip: Serve it alongside tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or use it as a creamy, egg-free dipping sauce for pizza night.
  • For Bowls and Wraps: Add a generous drizzle to grain bowls, burrito bowls, tacos, or wraps to tie all the flavors together.

Notes

  1. Choosing Your Avocado: Ripeness is crucial for this Avocado Cilantro Dressing. Select an avocado that’s perfectly ripe-it should yield gently to pressure but remain firm. Underripe avocados will result in a bitter, unpleasant flavor, while overripe ones with a stringy texture and excessive brown spots should be avoided.
  2. Adjusting the Heat: For a completely mild dressing, omit the green chili or remove the seeds. If you prefer a different type of heat, jalapeño peppers make an excellent substitute and offer more control over spice levels.
  3. Dairy Options: Greek yogurt and sour cream both create an exceptionally creamy, luxurious texture, but plain yogurt works beautifully as well. Choose whichever you have on hand or prefer-all three deliver delicious results.
  4. Customizing Consistency: Adjust the thickness to suit your needs. For drizzling over salads or dishes, add extra water to achieve a thinner, pourable consistency. For dipping with chips or vegetables, keep it thicker by using less water.
  5. Making Ahead: This recipe doubles easily, making it perfect for meal prep or entertaining. Store any leftover Avocado Cilantro Dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition (Approximate Values)

Calories : 203kcalCarbohydrates : 12gProtein : 4gFat : 17gSaturated Fat : 3gPolyunsaturated Fat : 2gMonounsaturated Fat : 10gCholesterol : 8mgSodium : 1205mgPotassium : 638mgFiber : 7gSugar : 4gVitamin A : 753IUVitamin C : 13mgCalcium : 98mgIron : 1mg
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