This thick and creamy avocado dressing recipe is the perfect condiment to add to your favorite salad or even to use as a dip for your favorite veggies!
This rich and creamy avocado lime dressing would be the perfect topping to my BBQ Chicken Salad or Cobb Salad!
When I first tried this dressing, I immediately wanted to put it on everything. And yes, you better believe I even grabbed that bag of pretzels from our pantry to dip into this.
I couldn’t believe how clean and fresh it tasted, it’s like goodness in a cup. And if that wasn’t enough, it’s main ingredient is an avocado, which truly is a super food. They are filled with all sorts of nutrients and they are a great addition to almost anything.
avocado goodness in only a few steps
The taste isn’t the only thing I love about this avocado cilantro dressing. I love that putting this recipe together is so easy.
You simply throw everything into a blender and blend it all up to make thick and creamy avocado dressing. I love being able to make this dressing and then store it in an airtight dressing bottle in my fridge. It lasts me all week and I can use it whenever I want.
How to Make Avocado Dressing
Assemble your ingredients. For exact amounts see the recipe card below.
Cut your avocado in half and remove the skin.
Next, add all of the dressing ingredients into a blender together.
Blend dressing together until smooth.
Serve over your favorite salad and enjoy!
FAQs and Recipe Variations
This is a thick dressing, what if I want to thin it out a little?
I personally love this as a thick dressing because you can use it for your salads but as a delicious avocado dipping sauce as well!
However, if you are looking to thin it out a little, you can add in a Tablespoon or two of additional water. Be sure to do this lightly, so that you don’t thin it out too much.
I dont have a blender but I want to make this recipe
If you are looking for a blender I recommend this blender from Amazon. Otherwise you can also make this recipe in a food processer or a smoothie blender as well.
How to make this Dairy Free and/or Vegan
It is a quick fix to make this recipe dairy free and/or vegan. Simply, swap out the sour cream for dairy free or plant based sour cream and you are good to go!
Storage Info
You can STORE this recipe in an airtight container in your fridge for up to one week.
I would not recommend FREEZING this recipe. The plus side is that it only takes a few minutes to whip up and then you’re good to go!
Other delicious Avocado Recipes:
- Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad
- Avocado Black Bean and Corn Salsa
- Restaurant Style Guacamole
- Chili Lime Chicken Tacos
Avocado Dressing Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 Tbsp Sour Cream
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cut your avocado in half and remove the skin.
- Next, add all of the dressing ingredients into a blender together.
- Blend dressing together until smooth.
- Serve over your favorite salad and enjoy!
