Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
This creamy Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing blends ripe avocados, fresh cilantro, sour cream, and lime juice into a smooth, tangy dressing. It’s ready in 10 minutes and perfect for salads, tacos, and grilled chicken. Use less water to make it a dip or spread!
Servings: 8
Calories: 107
Equipment
- high-speed blender
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and seeds removed
- ½ cup packed fresh cilantro
- ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- juice of 1 lime
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
Instructions
- Add the avocados, cilantro, Mexican crema or sour cream, water, lime juice, salt, cayenne, and coriander to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- For a thinner dressing, blend in more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste for salt and add more if needed.
Notes
- Avocados: Use ripe avocados that give slightly when gently pressed for the smoothest dressing.
- Thickness: For a dip or spread, start with less water. Add more as needed to help it blend.
- Substitution: Plain Greek yogurt can replace the sour cream or Mexican crema for a tangier dressing that is higher in protein.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Press plastic wrap directly against the surface to help slow browning.
- Before serving: Stir well and add a splash of water if the dressing has thickened in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 107 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.3mg