Avocado Cilantro Dressing

This easy homemade Avocado Cilantro Dressing is fresh, delicious, and super creamy. This silky sauce has a vibrant green color and rich texture. Simple to make and ready in under 5 minutes!

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Why we love this recipe

It has a creamy texture with a fresh and vibrant taste. The bright flavors and smooth richness are so satisfying.

Versatility! We have a comprehensive list below but you can basically put this on everything.

This recipe is also naturally, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Bonus!

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Ingredients

  • avocado – check out the expert tip below for choosing the perfect ripe avocado.
  • lime juicelemon juice can also be used – both are sour and citrusy but lemon has a slight floral hint to it.
  • fresh cilantro leaves – substitute fresh parsley if you aren’t a fan of cilantro.
  • olive oil – any neutral oil will work. We also like using MCT oil for dressings as it has a really mild flavor.
  • garlic – fresh minced garlic or a teaspoon of dried garlic.
  • water
  • fine sea salt
  • black pepper
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Equipment

  • immersion blender – a food processor or high-speed blender such as a Vitamix or Blendtec would also work.
  • large mason jar – if you are using an immersion blender that did not come with a mixing jar, we recommend using this size jar so the mixture doesn’t splash all over.
an immersion blender.

Instructions

Step 1

Start by prepping the ingredients.

First, slice open the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out into the mixing jar.

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Step 2

Next, add the rest of the ingredients to the jar.

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Step 3

Then, using an immersion blender, completely mix everything together until you reach your desired consistency.

The mixture should be smooth and creamy.

ingredients blended in a jar.

Expert tip

Our tried and true tip for picking perfect avocadoes is to asses the stem.

Remove the small stem or cap at the top of the avocado and if it comes off easily and you see a green color underneath, it shows that the avocado is likely ripe. If you find brown discoloration under the stem or if it’s difficult to remove, the avocado may be overripe and not creamy delicious. Skip those ones.

Recipe variations

  • Make it extra creamy by adding a few dollops of Greek yogurt or even sour cream before blending.
  • Heat things up by including a few diced jalapenos or serrano peppers in the mix.
  • For a smoky and slightly spicy flavor, you can include chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the blend.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve as a healthier substitute for mayonnaise. Spread on sandwiches, burgers, or wraps, or as a creamy element in slaws.
  • Enjoy it as salad dressing and toss it on your favorite salad.
  • Drizzle it over rice bowls, tacos, burrito bowls, and fajitas.
  • Use it as a dip for cut veggies and tortilla chips.
  • Pour it into a little dish and serve as a sauce for grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp.
  • Use as a marinade for meats, poultry, or seafood. Its creamy texture and flavorful ingredients make it a great option for marinating and tenderizing proteins. Simply coat the meat or seafood in the dressing and let it marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours before cooking.
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FAQS

Does avocado cilantro dressing taste like guacamole?

This dressing does have some similarities to guacamole in terms of flavor profiles since they both contain avocados, cilantro, and lime juice. However, the addition of the olive oil creates a much smoother texture and consistency compared to the more chunky texture of guacamole.

Is avocado cilantro dressing healthy?

This recipe can be a healthier alternative to traditional dressings since it contains nutrient-rich avocados and fresh cilantro. Avocados provide healthy fats, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals.

Storage

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.

In our experience, we haven’t had much success freezing and don’t really recommend it. The texture is different after thawing and simply not as flavorful and delicious as when fresh.

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**This recipe was originally posted on July 11, 2014, updated on April 12, 2019, and updated again on May 24, 2023, with recipe notes, writing, and photos.**

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Avocado Cilantro Dressing

Sharon Rhodes
This easy homemade Avocado Cilantro Dressing is fresh, delicious, and super creamy. This silky sauce has a vibrant green color and rich texture. Simple to make and ready in under 5 minutes!
4.74 from 52 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 39 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ avocado
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Scoop the flesh from the avocado and cut it into large chunks.
  • Place all ingredients into a large jar (or blender/food processor).
  • Blend, using an immersion blender or regular blender, and completely mix everything together until smooth and pourable.

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Notes

Storage

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
In our experience, we haven’t had much success freezing and don’t really recommend it. The texture is different after thawing and simply not as flavorful and delicious as when fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 116IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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25 Comments

  1. I was very excited to try this, but the amount of cilantro was very offputting and overwhelmed the entire salad. I actually ended up having to throw most of the salad away because of the cilantro. I will be trying this again without cilantro and with more garlic.

    1. Hey Christa! Sorry you didn’t like it. Cilantro is definitely the premiere flavour in this dressing. I love it! I hope your version minus the green stuff tastes better for you.

  2. This is definitely delicious, ?, thank you for sharing! I want to make a bigger batch, I simply don’t have the time to make a fresh batch every day lol… How long would this keep in the fridge?
    Thanks

    1. I’m sure you could double the batch. The citrus should keep the avocado in the dressing from browning. I would imagine it would stay in the fridge for 3-4 days.

  3. I just tried this dressing and it was AMAZING. Like wow, can’t stop eating it and going to eat it everyday amazing!!! I had it on top of a rice bowl with tomato cucumber pico, rice, black beans, and corn 🙂

  4. Sounds delish. Using one of those single use blender cups is not too bad either I think? As long it doesn’t need to be blended the same way it’s pretty quick and probably easier to clean. I’m gonna try this though might need to use lemon for now.

  5. I love the color of this dressing. It sounds delicious! I love my immersion blender, it really makes creating dressing so easy. Pinning!

  6. Yum Sharon, this looks delicious! I love the idea of blending it all in a mason jar. I get so tired of cleaning my food processor! I must give this a try soon! 🙂

    1. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: If there’s one thing I love it’s not doing dishes. 😉 Thanks Lauren!

  7. OMG this on pasta would be amaze!! I can’t believe how easily it mixes. Well done my friend 😉 Great dressing! I may even eat a salad now, lol!

    1. Yes! On pasta! Great idea. 🙂 Maybe even spiralized zucchini noodles (if I ever get a spiralizer 😉 ).

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