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5 from 3 votes

Avocado Cilantro Dressing

This Avocado Cilantro Dressing is all of the flavors you love from fresh guacamole...blended into a vinaigrette!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: dairy free, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • half of a small jalapeño
  • 2/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves loosely-packed
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon each Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Combine avocado, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, cumin, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup water in a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.  Taste and season with extra salt and pepper if needed.  Also, feel free to add a few extra tablespoons of water to thin out the dressing to your desired consistency, if needed.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week.

Notes

*Feel free to add in half a shallot if you happen to have one on hand.  Or, you're welcome to add in 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt to make this dressing extra creamy.
**The top picture in this post features a double batch, approximately 2 cups yield.