Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing

This creamy avocado lime dressing is so delicious and is just perfect for dipping veggies or pouring it over crunchy lettuce. Gluten-free, keto and vegan-friendly.

Creamy avocado lime dressing recipe

Before we dive into the lime avocado dressing recipe let's have a quick look at what makes this dressing so good.

Reasons to love the avocado lime dressing

1. Healthy. Avocados and limes are packed with nutrients. While avocados provide fiber and healthy fats, limes and cilantro are a great source of vitamin C and are great for boosting your immunity.
2. This avocado dressing is very versatile. It can be used in a variety of ways. Try to pair it with my baked sweet potato slices. It is so good!
3. Easy recipe. A meal that doesn't require a long time in the kitchen is a YES from me! And let me tell you, this simple dressing is done in under 10 minutes.
4. A great alternative to store-bought varieties. Dressings from your supermarket are filled with thickeners, preservatives, colors and flavors. If you really care about your health you should always opt for a homemade dressing like this one.
5. This creamy avocado lime dressing is gluten-free.

And not to forget this dressing is simply delicious.

Ingredients for avocado lime dressing

This easy sauce is made with only 4 ingredients. All you need is an avocado, a lime, garlic clove and fresh cilantro (coriander). So simple.

How to choose an avocado?

To make a creamy dressing you need a ripe avocado. If you are shopping at a small veggie shop, ask the owner to choose one for you. The guy at my local shop is brilliant at choosing them just right.

If you have to choose an avocado yourself choose one that is dark in colour and just a little soft to the touch. If you see some spots on an avocado it is most likely overripened. Overripe avocados have a stringy texture and bad taste.

How to make avocado lime dressing

Now let's see how to make it.

1. Cut the avocado in half and remove the pip.

2. Scoop the avocado flesh out and put it in a small food processor or a blender.

3. Add crushed garlic, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper.

4. Blend to desired consistency. Taste it and add a little more salt and lime juice if needed.

TIP! If your avocado dressing is thick, add a tablespoon of water. You can add up to ¼ of a cup to thin the dressing without compromising the taste. 

Transfer the dressing to a glass airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days if not using immediately.

How to use avocado lime dressing?

While the first thing that comes to mind is to use it as a dressing in a fresh salad, this avocado dressing can be used in many different ways.

• As a dip for fresh veggie sticks.
• Can be served with grilled chicken or fish.
• As a spread on toast.
• With scrambled eggs for breakfast.
• You can even use it as a pasta sauce. Simply add it to freshly cooked pasta, combine, sprinkle some parmesan cheese and enjoy!

How would you use this creamy avocado lime dressing? Let me know in the comments below.

Is this avocado dressing gluten-free?

Yes, this homemade dressing is absolutely gluten-free. Just as I mentioned above, store-bought dressings might have thickeners and flavors which are often made from wheat. So it is great to make a dressing at home that is 100% safe for you. Especially when it is so easy to make like this one.

Variations and substitutions

This easy dressing recipe is very versatile and can be easily adjusted to your taste.

• Feel free to swap lime juice for lemon juice.
• Don't like cilantro? Replace it with parsley or dill.
• Add some chili flakes to add some heat to the dressing.
• A tablespoon of organic Greek yoghurt will add some extra creaminess and protein to your dish, making it a perfect keto dip.
• And a dash of maple syrup will balance the acidity of the lime.
• You can adjust the thickness of the dressing by adding some filtered water to it.

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