Avocado Lime Dressing
Creamy, bright dressing that takes 3 minutes and makes bowls and salads feel finished--no mayo required.
Timing: 8 mins
Avocado Lime Dressing
Creamy, bright dressing that takes 3 minutes and makes bowls and salads feel finished--no mayo required.
Timing: 8 mins
Key move
Start with 1 ripe avocado, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp water, and 1 tbsp olive oil, then blend until smooth. Add extra water 1 tbsp at a time until it pours, but keep the lime and salt high enough that it still tastes bright after it hits cold greens.
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The Setup
- Blender
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The Mise en Place
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My dressing is too thick to pour.
No problem, that's an easy fix. Just add a tablespoon of water at a time and give it another quick blend. You're looking for that perfect pourable consistency, and you can always a…
It tastes a little flat, not bright enough.
Ah, avocados can be a bit shy sometimes! They need a good amount of seasoning to really shine. Try adding just a pinch more salt and another splash of lime juice. That'll wake it r…
Chef's Notes
Refrigerate up to 3 days. Press plastic wrap onto the surface to reduce browning.
The Method
BLEND
Prep aheadBlend avocado (1 whole), lime juice (3 tbsp), olive oil (2 tbsp), water (¼ cups), garlic (1 clove) (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
Dressing is creamy and bright, not thick paste
ADJUST
Prep aheadTaste. Add 1-2 tbsp water (¼ cups) to thin and a pinch more salt if needed.
Pourable dressing with balanced salt and acid
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