This zesty avocado cilantro lime dressing is the good stuff! Creamy, bright, and tangy thanks to a buttermilk base, it’s perfect for salads, tacos, and dipping veggies.
Creamy Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
This avocado cilantro lime dressing is one of those additions that gives any meal an instant upgrade. Use it to make a boring grilled chicken salad more exciting, drizzle it over bagged greens for a tasty side, or use a touch less buttermilk to make it a dip. Because of the acidity in the dressing, it keeps refrigerated a few days without turning brown. It’s like a zesty version of my buttermilk ranch dressing, a salad dressing you’ll find yourself making all the time!
Why You’ll Love This Avocado Dressing
I’ve been making this avocado cilantro dressing for years now, and I never get tired of it. Not only is it fiber-packed, gluten-free, and vegetarian, it’s also absolutely delicious! Just read the reviews!
- Creamy without mayo: Avocado and buttermilk give this dressing a rich, creamy texture.
- Bright and zesty: Lime juice and jalapeño add a zippy flavor that makes it perfect for pairing with Tex-Mex dishes.
- Quick to make: Just toss everything in a blender! There’s no reason to buy bottled dressing when it’s this easy to make your own.
- Versatile: You can use it as a dressing for salads, a sauce for tacos and burgers, or as a dip.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Below are the ingredients for this avocado cilantro lime dressing. See the recipe card for exact measurements.
- Low-fat buttermilk is the base of the dressing and adds tang.
- Jalapeño: Remove the seeds and ribs for mild heat, or keep them in for a spicy dressing.
- Fresh cilantro gives it that signature herby flavor.
- Haas avocado makes the dressing creamy and rich.
- Garlic adds depth and savory flavor.
- Scallions for a mild onion flavor.
- Lime juice: Be sure to use fresh lime juice, not bottled. It has a brighter flavor.
- Seasonings: Ground cumin, freshly ground pepper, and kosher salt.
How to Make Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
This dressing couldn’t be easier to make.
- Blend everything: Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust the consistency: For a thinner dressing, add a little more buttermilk. For a thicker, dip-like consistency, use less.
Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 small jalapeno, seeds removed, leave them in if you want it spicy
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro
- 1 medium haas avocado
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped scallion
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/8 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- For a thinner dressing add more buttermilk, for a thicker dip use less.
Last Step:
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My Favorite Ways to Use This Avocado Dressing
Since I’ve been making this avocado cilantro lime dressing for so many years, I have a lot of ways to use it and so many of you mentioned more ways in the comments! Here are some of my favorites:
- Drizzle over grilled chicken or carne asada salad. It’s also great with this Mexican shrimp cobb salad too!
- Use as a sauce for slow cooker chicken tacos or burrito bowls instead of sour cream or crema.
- Add less buttermilk and spread it on sandwiches or wraps.
- Serve as a dip with veggies, tortilla chips, chicken taquitos, or wings.
- Spoon over roasted sweet potatoes or other veggies.
Storage Tips
Store this dressing in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Stir or shake before using.
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