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Creamy Avocado Dressing

An easy, creamy avocado dressing perfect for salads or to use as a healthy dip.
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Dressing
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, healthy, spring, summer
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large avocado ripe
  • 2 limes fresh juice
  • bunch cilantro freshly chopped to equal approx. ⅓ cup
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 1 tsp kosher or sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 dash smoked paprika optional, to taste.

Instructions

  • Remove seed from avocado and place the flesh in a blender.
  • Squeeze the juice from both limes over the avocado flesh.
  • Chop the cilantro leaves and stems and place in blender.
  • Add olive oil, water, garlic, and salt to the blender.
  • Blend well, adding additional water if needed for desired consistency.
  • Add additional lime juice, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to taste.
  • Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days.