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Made this and put it over chicken over arugula for dinner. So good. Hard not to just eat this stuff with a spoon! Super easy to make as well. Thanks!
James
Hey all you sauce lovers of the internet! šÆ
I am just popping in quickly today to share this avocado cilantro dressing / sauce / lover of my soul before heading out into the busy work day to do all those bloggery things that are soĀ secretive and mysterious.
What do bloggers even do, anyways?
To tell you the truth, we primarilyĀ take naps and watch Netflix.
No no no, Iām kidding. Donāt hate me. There are so many exciting and busy blog things going on right now ā right now as in things I need to do TODAY ā like working on a big writing and video project for a big brand (!), meeting at the studio with the team who will help with our first ever food photography workshop inĀ SeptemberĀ (!!), finalizingĀ theĀ new site design that will go live this fall (!!!),Ā attending a social sharing webinar about maximizing the potential of your images (š)ā¦ okay, the webinar isĀ more of a Iām A Nerd statement, but still. You get it.Ā Lots of things are happening. Fall energy is around the corner and I can feel it.
So what to actually make for dinner when you have lots ofĀ good, exciting, and/or nerdy things going on (back to school rush, anyone?) andĀ suddenly itās 6pm ā or in my case, 8pm, because I struggle ā and you realize that you made no plans for food whatsoever but you and your people are bordering on dangerously hangry?
Answer:Ā put these seven things in your food processor and turn it on.
The key here is Five Minute.
Well, also,Ā Avocado Cilantro.
Well, okay, fine ā itās actually a tie. You really needĀ both the quick and easy and the flavor/texture components in order to be able to appreciate this dressing wonder.
This dressing is my food life coming full circle during busy times of the year because itās everything I love (I still find it hard to believe that there areĀ some of you out there inĀ the world who donāt like cilantro āĀ are you guys all just LYING?) and better yet: it can go with, on, over, between, around, in, and under everyĀ other food thatĀ I love and/or might happen to find while cleaning out the fridge. Salads, roasted vegetables, rice bowls, chicken, you name it. This is a one-stop shop for an easy whatās-in-the-fridge dinner when youāve got about two seconds until the collective hangryness in the house becomes all too real.
In case you were thinking: isnāt this kind of like theĀ Magic Green Sauce?
Uh, hmmm. Gosh, how do I say this? Yes. Reeeally similar to the Magic Green Sauce in some regards.Ā Also similarĀ to that addictingly delicious sauce that goes on the slaw for theĀ shrimp tacos.Ā And pretty closeĀ to thatĀ healthy pestoĀ I made here and anotherĀ walnut pestoĀ I made yesterday.Ā How can you guys even read this blog?Ā Iāve relegated itĀ to one giant food diary about green sauces.
I guess the difference between this and all the others is that this one ā being that itās a dressing ā is tricked out specifically for drizzling over salads (and other stuff that you might happen to find needing a little extra zing).
Itās your saladās best friend.
And if you and I are as food twinsies as I think we might be, itās also going to be the best friend of your cilantro-avocado loving heart.
Final note:Ā I have a recipe coming up next week that will use this dressing YET AGAIN. Yes. No such thing as too much of a good dressing. If you love yourself, youāll have it ready and waiting in the fridge for whenĀ I return for you next week. ā”
Five Minute Avocado Cilantro Dressing
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: about 3/4 cup dressing 1x
Description
5 Minute Cilantro Avocado Dressing ā made with easy ingredients like cilantro, avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, and lime juice.
Ingredients
For the Cilantro Dressing:
- half an avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup water (more as needed to adjust consistency)
- 1 cup cilantro leaves and stems
- 1 small clove of garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- a squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
- Pulse all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Voila! Avocado Cilantro Dressing!
- Prep Time: 3 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cilantro avocado dressing, greek yogurt avocado dressing, healthy salad dressing
PS. Might I recommend that you try it on this Spicy Southwestern Salad? YAAAS. š
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This recipe is part of our Sauces That Make Everything Better roundup. Check it out!
Will this sauce keep for a couple of days after making?
2 to 3 days before the color from the avocado starts turning brown ā but it will still taste good.
Hi
Just wondering if this could be put in a freezer?
Unfortunately blended avocado does not freeze well.
Five star recipe, every time.
I make it with cottage cheese, egg wraps, and fish fillets. Throwing a little bit of coleslaw orcabbage and itās five star. Thank you very much.
I added some sriracha to it and it really just perfected this recipe! So good. My 9-year old daughter was dipping everything she could find in this sauce!
I love this recipe. Iām going to try it to speak. However, Iām confused regarding the Greek yogurt. Should it be whole milk or nonfat? Thanks in advance.
We prefer full fat greek yogurt!
Hi Tracy, I just made it for tonights dinner. It was very bland. I am hoping it needs to marindae before serving. i followed the instructions exactly.
Could I sub mayo or sour cream if I donāt have Greek yogurt on hand?
Yes, that will work!
Has anyone tried using this recipe as a basis for develed eggs?
Do you know how long this sauce will stay good for in the fridge? I know avocados tend to turn brown in just a short amount of time after cut. But with the added ingredients does this stay fresh for a few days?
Itāll keep for up to about 3 days, but Iād say best within 1-2 days!
Love your recipes !!!!
This is our Tuesday night favorite now. Have made it at least 6 times and we love it. Thank you
What would you recommend for a vegan option to the Greek yogurt? More avo? This recipe sounds delicious!
More avocado would work. A vegan sour cream would also be a great option.
I recently got interested in making my own dressings and sauces to eat with my baked or grilled meats. While browsing I found your wedsite and this dressing. Omg. I loooove it. I did not have all ingredients so i improvised. Used sour cream instead of greek yogurt. Used lemon instead of lime. Added jalapeno pepper and lots more garlic because i love garlic. I ate so much it without my chicken. Love, love love this dressing. Wish i could share my pic.
Thank you for this recipe
I love this recipe, I added Serrano peppers for a kick.
Yum!
Excellent!! I added a dash of cumin & coriander and itās DELISH ā Iāll never buy bottled avocado dressing again. Thanks!!
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I similarly love cilantro and hate wasting it! This week I made the on the spot, bold decision to add it to a new homemade vegetable soup instead of parsley. (Bold, since NOT everyone in the family loves cilantro as much as I do). The result was SUCCESSFUL, everyone loved the soup and was concerned if I could reproduce it the same again. Thank you for all the great sauces and the cilantro dressing. I will try many of them this summer.
This dressing is amazing!!! I have done it twice within 2 days and I am in love!!! This recipe is great! You should write your own cook book girl cause you are an inspiration!!!
Yay! So glad you enjoyed this dressing, Maya!
will this dressing keep in the fridge, for how long?
Weād recommend keeping it in the fridge for 3-4 days for maximum freshness.
Excited to try! Do you think it would freeze well?
We havenāt tried freezing this before, but weāre guessing it wouldnāt freeze well with the dairy in there.
How can I substitute the yogurt?
You could try mayo instead. š
This dressing is delicious, healthy, and fresh. My salads are super yummy now!
Glad you enjoyed this dressing, Dave!
Hi Lindsey, this looks absolutely delicious! I am a huge avocado/cilantro fan as well. Iām going to try this tonight.
In your nutritional analysis has the fiber already been deducted from the carbs?
Nope, not yet.
Made the creamy avocado cilantro 5 minute sauce. Due to allergies, substitutesd plain oatmilk yogurt. Didnāt need any water as my rinsed cilantro was pretty wet. OMG! Itās the best!
So happy to hear this, Nancy!
Soooo amazing!
Glad you enjoyed the dressing, Susie!
What salads can I use avocado dressing now?
This is one of our favorite salads to use this dressing on. š