Creamy Avocado Dressing

Dressing shouldn’t take away from the benefits of a healthy salad!

This flavorful dressing gets it’s creaminess from avocado and greek yogurt and freshness from the lime juice and herbs without adding unnecessary fat and calories

Let’s assemble the ingredients

One avocado, one cup of greek yogurt, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons of scallions, 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, juice of one lime and a pinch of kosher salt & black pepper

Feel free to use fresh basil or parsley in place of the cilantro.  Or in addition to!

Here’s an easy way to cut an avocado

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Put all ingredients into a blender or small mixer and pulse until smooth

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Taste and re-season with kosher salt and black pepper if necessary

Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to a week

This vibrant and fresh dressing goes well tossed in a salad or as a dip for fresh veggies

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Enjoy!

Simply Sundays! ~ Creamy Avocado Dressing

  • Servings: 2 cups
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients

1 avocado

1 cup of greek yogurt

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons of scallions

1/4 cup of fresh cilantro (or any fresh, green leafy herbs)

juice of one lime

pinch of kosher salt & black pepper

Directions

Remove the skin and pit from the avocado and cut into chunks; juice one fresh lime

Blend 1 cup of greek yogurt, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped scallions, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, lime juice & a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper

Re-season if necessary; store refrigerated for up to a week

Tools used to make this recipe

Magic Bullet Blender

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