Creamy and tangy, this Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing adds a burst of flavour to salads and dishes. It's quick and easy to prepare, adding a fresh, homemade touch to your meals.
This dressing is a healthier alternative to traditional ranch dressings, with the added goodness of avocado and lime.
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? Ingredients
- Avocado: Creamy and rich, avocado provides the base and a luscious texture for the dressing.
- Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice adds zesty and tangy notes, brightening up the flavour.
- Fresh Garlic: A small clove of fresh garlic gives the dressing a subtle but delightful kick.
- Fresh Parsley: Parsley brings a burst of fresh herb flavour, nutrients, and a vibrant green colour.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Healthy fats from the olive oil adds richness and helps achieve a silky consistency.
- Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavour, balancing the tanginess of the lime.
See recipe card for quantities.
? Instructions
Place the avocado, lime juice, fresh garlic, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil and salt into a small blender.
Blend in short bursts until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, adding a little water if necessary to create the desired consistency.
Hint: taste the dressing once blended so that you can adjust the seasoning and add more salt or lime juice as required.
? Substitutions
You can use lemon juice instead of lime for a slightly different citrus flavour.
Alternatively, if you don't have any citrus to hand, you could substitute for the same amount of apple cider vinegar.
⚖️ Variations
- Experiment with other fresh herbs like fresh coriander (cilantro), basil or dill for unique flavour profiles.
? Equipment
You will need a small capacity blender.
? Storage
This dressing is best enjoyed fresh, however, you can store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Shake or stir before use if needed.
✨ Top Tip
If you exclude water from the recipe, the thicker dressing could be used as a dip for vegetables or even a simple sauce for gluten-free pasta .
❓ FAQ
Absolutely! This Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing is entirely vegan and dairy-free.
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Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ avocado
- 2 tablespoons lime juice juice of 1 lime
- 1 small clove fresh garlic
- Handful fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small blender, combine the avocado, lime juice, fresh garlic, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, salt and a little water.
- Blend in small bursts until the mixture is smooth. Add a small amount of water if needed to thin the dressing to the desired consistency.
Notes
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Disclaimer: Nutritional info is approximate and for general guidance only. Unit conversions are automatically generated and may not be accurate.
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