Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe

Homemade salad dressings are a must for really elevating your salads to the next level! Once you make your sauces and dressings from scratch, you’ll never go back to store-bought! Here are a few more tried and true recipes that you should try next: Greek salad dressing, my yummy southwest dressing and this homemade Caesar dressing!

Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe

Skip using store-bought dressing! This homemade avocado dressing is packed with the most wonderful fresh flavor without any additives or preservatives! It’s super creamy thanks to the greek yogurt, which also gives it a boost of protein! What I really love is the addition of fresh cilantro and lime juice. It is so good served on this hearty beef taco salad and this chili lime chicken salad. But don’t limit it to salads, try it on this cilantro grilled chicken and these chicken lettuce wraps.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This creamy lime avocado dressing recipe comes together easily with just a handful of simple ingredients. It has the best refreshing flavor and creamy texture—you’re going to love it! Exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Avocado: You can use any variety of avocados. I especially like using Haas avocados because they’re extra rich and creamy. Greek Yogurt: Keeps the calories lower while adding protein and major creaminess. Lime Juice: Adds fresh flavor and acidity. Fresh Cilantro: Has a mix of lemon-citrus flavor with a bit of a peppery taste. Garlic: Fresh garlic will give this dressing the best flavor. Apple Cider Vinegar: This balances the richness of the avocado and yogurt. Honey: Adds just a hint of sweetness. Salt & Black Pepper: To enhance and bring out all of the flavors. Water: For the perfect dressing consistency.

How to Make Avocado Dressing

You just need a blender and about 10 minutes, and you’ll have a delicious dressing that you’ll want to put on almost everything! Here are the simple instructions of how to mix everything together:

Add Seasoning: I love how customizable this dressing can be just by using different seasoning blends. I recommend trying 2 tablespoons of Southwest Seasoning, or Ranch Seasoning for a fun twist to match the salad you’d like to use it on. Use Sour Cream: Sour cream is great in place of the greek yogurt. Make it Spicy: If you add jalapeño with the seeds, it will add a kick of heat. You can also add a dash of cayenne pepper. Ways to Use: Not only is this amazing on salads, but we love using it as a dip for crudités or chips. I also love it drizzled onto buddha bowls, roasted veggies, or burrito bowls.

In the Refrigerator: Store homemade avocado dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make it Ahead of Time: Feel free to make this about 24 hours before you plan to serve it. As it sits, the ingredients will meld and intensify, and the dressing will become even more flavorful.