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💭 Why you’ll love this recipe
Quick and easy. This recipe comes together in 15 minutes! It’s super easy to whip up and can be made three to five days ahead of time. Fresh and creamy. This homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing has a rich and creamy texture, making it a great addition to your favorite salad, tacos, burrito bowls, or many other dishes. Healthy and nutritious. This recipe uses vegan, gluten-free, and all natural ingredients!
Notes and variations
Garlic cloves. If not available, you can also use garlic powder or roasted garlic paste for a similar flavor. Jalapeños. You can remove the seeds of the jalapeño or leave it out entirely if you want to tone down the heat. Alternatively, you can add Chipotle powder, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper to add more spice. Vegan sour cream. Substitute vegan sour cream with cashew cream, dairy-free yogurt, or coconut cream for a hint of coconut flavor. Vegan mayonnaise. As an alternative, you can substitute it with tahini. Adjust seasoning. You can use other herbs such as dill, dried parsley, oregano, and marjoram. Add olive oil. Optionally, you can also add olive oil for a richer dressing.
📖 How to make avocado lime ranch dressing
Step1: Wash and dry the avocados. Cut into two halves, remove the pit. Step 2: Scoop the avocado flesh out into the food processor (after removing any brown parts) along with the garlic cloves and chopped cilantro. Step 3: If you’re using jalapenos, remove the stems (and seeds for a milder flavor) and then chop them into small pieces and place them in the food processor. Pulse to combine. Step 4: Add the remaining ingredients and then pulse until it’s combined into a creamy texture. Your avocado cilantro lime dressing is ready!
👩🏽🍳 Top tips for avocado cilantro lime dressing
Choose ripe avocados. Use ripe avocados for a creamier texture. The perfect avocado should have a dark green to nearly black skin, not too hard and can be squeezed a little bit without being too mushy. Fresh lime juice. Whenever possible, use freshly squeezed lime juice over bottled lime juice for a vibrant and authentic citrus flavor. Add ingredients gradually. When using spices like cumin or jalapeño, add them gradually and taste as you go. It’s easier to adjust the flavor incrementally than to correct an overly intense taste. Adjust the consistency. If you think that your dressing is too thick, you can control the consistency by adding water gradually. If it becomes too thin, you can thicken it with additional avocado or a small amount of sour cream. Serve it chilled. Allow the creamy avocado dressing to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors infuse and enhances the overall taste.
🍴What to serve with this dressing
Avocado cilantro lime dressing is a versatile recipe that you can use in many ways! Here are some ways to use it:
Add it to your tacos (for instance, my fried avocado taco typically uses a a vegan poblano sauce, but jazz it up with this dressing instead!) Use as a creamy salad dressing alternative (like this Brussels Sprouts Caesar or this mango avocado salad) Use as a dipping sauce for tortilla chips (tastes great as a dip for these crispy garlic smashed potatoes, or these samosas!) Use as a spread for sandwiches and wraps to enhance the flavor. Some other ways to use this avocado sauce are to use it as a topping for your burrito bowls or rice bowls.
🍶 How to store avocado cilantro lime dressing
To store avocado cilantro dressing, place it in an airtight container for three to five days in the fridge. To freeze, keep in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to one to two months. Keep in mind that the texture might slightly change when thawing. If you like this recipe, try my other sauce and dip recipes: If you tried this recipe, don’t forget to comment and rate! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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