Creamy Avocado Dressing

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This healthy Avocado Dressing made with fresh avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, and lime juice is the perfect healthy salad dressing and dip. Easy to make and packed with good for you ingredients.

53 CAL 4g CARBS 4g FAT 2g PROTEIN 1
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Vibrant, wholesome, and bursting with fresh flavors—this Creamy Avocado Salad Dressing recipe is everything you could possibly ask for in a salad dressing. Made in under 5 minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients, this delicious dressing is bound to become a new staple in your home.

Summertime is quickly approaching and you know what that mean it’s avocado season! While avocados are available year-round, their peak season in the United States is between May and August. It’s just one of the many reasons why so many summer recipes utilize this magical fruit.

Avocados have been the trendiest food on the block for some time now. It’s hard to imagine a time when you could go to brunch without seeing avocado toast on the menu, but I’m definitely not complaining!

Unlike most fruits which tend to be very carb-heavy, avocados are instead packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. They’re also loaded with beneficial vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

I’m constantly looking for new ways to incorporate avocados into my recipes, including this amazing avocado hummus, avocado chicken salad, and avocado ranch dip. By pairing bold flavors like cilantro, garlic, and lime with creamy avocado and Greek yogurt, the resulting avocado dressing is delicious in flavor and silky smooth in texture.

This Creamy Avocado Dressing works great as a salad dressing, a dip for raw veggies or tortilla chips, and as a sauce for tacos and lean proteins. No matter how you decide to serve it, I guarantee you’re going to love it.

A food processor with avocado dressing with cilantro, yogurt, and lime juice.

Key Ingredients

The key ingredients you will need for this flavorful dressing include:

  • Avocado: Not only are avocados packed with nutrients, but they are creamy and mild in flavor, so they work brilliantly with the other flavors in this recipe.
  • Greek yogurt: Along with the avocado, Greek yogurt is used as the base of our dressing. It creates a super creamy dressing and is loaded with protein.
  • Cilantro: Fresh cilantro turns the dressing a vibrant shade of green and adds a ton of bright, bold flavors.
  • Lime: We use both the juice and zest of a lime to add a ton of zesty flavor and brighten up the rest of the ingredients.
  • Garlic: I love the sharp bite that fresh garlic adds to this recipe, but you can use garlic powder instead for a less intense garlic flavor.

Although I didn't mention it in the ingredients if you like things spicy then you will want to add a jalapeno to the mix. So so good.

Recipe Ideas for Avocado Salad Dressing

These are some of my favorite serving styles and substitutions for this dish:

  • If you want to kick this recipe up a notch with a little heat, try adding one small de-seeded jalapeno to the food processor before blending up the dressing. For even more of a kick, you can leave the seeds in.
  • To make this recipe vegan, you can substitute Greek yogurt for olive oil or a dairy-free yogurt alternative like soy yogurt or cashew yogurt.
  • If you don’t have limes at home, this ingredient can be swapped out for lemon instead. The taste will be slightly different, but the acidity will still brighten up the dish in the same way. Regardless of which one you use, make sure you’re using fresh fruit and not concentrate.
  • For a touch of sweetness, try adding a drizzle of maple syrup or a pinch of sugar.
  • If you don’t have fresh garlic or prefer a less intense garlic flavor, you can substitute the garlic cloves for garlic powder.
  • If you’re serving this recipe as a dip, garnish with a fresh sprig of cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil for a show stopping presentation.

How to Store Dressing

This Creamy Avocado Dressing can be stored in the fridge in an airtight bag or container for up to 3-4 days. While the lime juice keeps the dressing fresh for a few days, I don’t recommend storing it for longer than 4 days.

Luckily, it’s super easy to make so you can quickly make a new batch whenever you run out. I have found that I get the freshest and best-tasting results when I store my dressings in a glass container or jar. I don’t recommend freezing this salad dressing, as dairy typically separates in the freezer and would ruin the creamy texture.

Avocado salad dressing with cilantro, lime juice, and yogurt in a glass jar with fresh vegetables on the side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about this wholesome dish:

Can I freeze homemade salad dressing?

While oil-based dressings do okay in the freezer, I do not recommend freezing dairy-based dressings like this one. Dairy products don’t do well in the freezer, as the dairy tends to separate, causing the dressing to thaw out clumpy and runny.

How long will homemade avocado dressing keep in the fridge?

Dressing made with avocados like this one will stay fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days, as long as it’s stored in an airtight bag or container. If it’s been a few days since you made it and you feel like it needs a little reviving, simply add a squeeze of lime juice before eating to brighten it up.

What can I use instead of cilantro?

I know there are some people out there who can’t stand cilantro, so don’t worry! If that’s the case, you can simply swap it out for another fresh herb like parsley or basil. This would make the dressing more similar to a Green Goddess Dressing and would be equally as delicious.

What can I use instead of Greek yogurt?

For a vegan-friendly option, you can use the same amount of your favorite dairy-free yogurt alternative or ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil. Keep in mind that these will slightly alter the creamy texture of the dressing, but it will still be delicious!

Green salad with tomatoes drizzled with creamy avocado dressing with cilantro and avocado on the side.

More Healthy Dressing and Sauce Recipes

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The Recipe
Creamy avocado dressing made with avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic in a small glass jar.

Creamy Avocado Dressing

53 CAL 4g CARBS 4g FAT 2g PROTEIN 1
PREP TIME: 5 Min
COOK TIME: 5 Min
TOTAL TIME: 10 Min
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Ingredients

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  • 1 avocado
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup water (more of needed)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lime, juice and zest
  • Salt and pepper

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Instructions

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Add everything to a food processor or blender.

Cilantro, avocado, garlic, yogurt, and lime juice in a food processor.
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Puree until smooth, adding water as needed to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper as needed.

Creamy avocado dressing in a food processor.

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Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53
Calories from Fat 33
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
3%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 8mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 2g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

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