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A bowl of creamy avocado lime dressing with lime wedges

Avocado Lime Dressing

Creamy, bright dressing that takes 3 minutes and makes bowls and salads feel finished--no mayo required.

Total: 8 minDifficulty: EasyYield: 1.25 Cups

Timing note: 8 mins

VeganGluten-FreeMexican

The Key Move

Blend avocado with lime and enough water to make it pourable; thickness is adjustable, brightness is mandatory.

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The Setup

  • Blender
  • Microplane or ZesterOptional

The Mise en Place

5 of 7

Your prep station before cooking begins

Seasoning (0/2)

¾ tspkosher salt(to taste)

The Pantry (0/1)

2 tbspolive oil

The Finish (0/2)

¼ cupswater(plus more to thin)
1 clovegarlic(optional, finely grated)

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

Storage

Refrigerate up to 3 days. Press plastic wrap onto the surface to reduce browning.

The Method

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