This healthy cilantro avocado dressing is a flavorful, from-scratch sauce. It only takes a handful of simple, nutritious ingredients and 5 minutes to make this lusciously creamy, irresistibly delicious lime avocado dressing! Serve it over your favorite salads, as a flavor boost for tacos, etc.
Combine ingredients in the container of a high-powered blender (or food processor fitted with the “S” blade).
Blend/pulse until mixture is smooth. You may need to pause, scrape down the sides, and continue blending/processing.
Use on top of your favorite salad, as a compliment to your favorite Mexican Recipes, or store in a glass jar in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Ingredient Substitutions:
Olive Oil. avocado oil is a great substitute for olive oil in this recipe.
Sour Cream. full-fat Greek yogurt is a good substitute for sour cream.
Lime Juice. Fresh or bottled lime juice both can be used in this recipe.
Minced Garlic. Use fresh minced garlic or jarred.
Store/FreezeTransfer the lime avocado dressing to a glass container with a lid and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it or up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 1 month.Prevent BrowningStore it in a glass jar and tap it on the counter to get rid of any air bubbles. Then, either sprinkle lime juice over the top/surface of the dressing, or carefully press plastic wrap into the surface so that no air can get to it. Then, secure the lid tightly.Serving SuggestionsServe on top of your favorite salads - especially taco salad and BBQ chicken salad.It's also a great sauce to serve alongside your favorite Mexican recipes.