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    Avocado Cilantro Dressing Recipe

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    I love putting this Avocado Cilantro Dressing on everything from veggies, to Buddha bowls, to taco salads. It's easy to whip up considering you throw everything the food processor, give it a few zaps and you're good to go!

    avocado cilantro dressing in a glass jar

    What Makes this Cilantro Avocado Dressing Recipe the Best

    This Cilantro Avocado Dressing Recipe is the best because it's quick and easy to make with ingredients that are found in your local store.

    This dressing recipe isn't just great on salads, it's also an excellent dipping sauce for taquitos and makes a great taco sauce. It goes great on everything!

    An Easy To Make Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing

    Avocado Cilantro Dressing Ingredients

    • avocados
    • cilantro
    • avocado oil
    • lime
    • garlic
    • salt
    • pepper
    • cumin
    • water
    ingredients for avocado cilantro dressing

    How To Make Avocado Cilantro Salad Dressing

    It's just a few simple steps.

    1. You'll take all of your ingredients and add them to the food processor.
    2. Pulse until smooth.
    3. Slowly add in the water until it's your desired consistency.
    ingredients for avocado cilantro dressing in food processor
    avocado and cilantro in food processor

    Cilantro Avocado Dressing Recipe Tips and FAQs

    • I like to use closer to ½ cup of water in my dressing because I like my dressing runny.
    • If you'd like a creamier version, you can add in heavy cream instead of water.
    • This recipe can still work even if your avocado isn't quite perfectly ripe.
    • I sometimes add some extra cumin and a touch of chili powder for some spice.
    • This will keep in the fridge for about 5 days.
    What Can I Serve With Cilantro Avocado Dressing?

    You can serve salad, burrito bowls, taquitos, tacos, or pour it over enchiladas.

    Is Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing Vegan?

    Yes, this avocado cilantro lime dressing is vegan.

    avocado cilantro dressing in food processor

    Can this Avocado Cilantro Dressing be made in advance?

    Yes! You can make this about 5 days in advance. I actually prefer the flavor after it's been in the fridge for a day. The flavors combine and it gets yummier.

    avocado cilantro dressing in a glass jar

    Interested in similar recipes? Try one of these:

    • Avocado Mango Salsa
    • Skinny Guacamole
    • Jalapeno Artichoke Dip
    blended dressing in food processor

    Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing

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    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Servings 12 tablespoons
    Calories 68 kcal
    Protein 1 g

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 large avocado
    • 2 handfulls fresh cilantro
    • ¼ cup avocado oil
    • 1 whole lime juice and zest
    • 2 whole garlic cloves
    • ½ tablespoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
    • ¼ - ½ cup water

    Instructions
     

    • In a food processor combine all the ingredients except the water. Pulse until smooth. Add water in gradually until it is the consistency you prefer. That's all!

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
    Serving Size
     
    1 tablespoon
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    68
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    Sodium
     
    293
    mg
    13
    %
    Potassium
     
    88
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    2
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    39
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    6
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Have you tried this recipe? Please let us know how it was in the comments or tag us on Instagram @sweetlysplendid!

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    1. Cindy

      March 04, 2021 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      This stuff is amazing!! We make this every couple of weeks and put it in everything.

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      • kara

        March 04, 2021 at 4:26 pm

        You're so kind! It makes me so happy to know it's something you like to make over and over. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave a review and a comment. It means a lot to me!

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