Super creamy and flavorful avocado cilantro dressing perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, pasta salads, rice bowls, or sandwiches. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and comes together in about 5 minutes.
This avocado cilantro dressing is ideal for busy nights when you want to roast vegetables or assemble a quick bowl. It’s bright, fresh, and creamy—every spoonful is packed with flavor and nutrients. I often keep a jar in the fridge to drizzle over pasta salads, roasted veggies, rice bowls, or to use as a spread for sandwiches and smashed potatoes.
How to Make Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Making the dressing is simple: combine the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. It takes just a few minutes and requires only basic kitchen tools.
The Ingredients
You’ll need: ripe avocado(s), a green chili for a touch of heat, fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems), soaked cashews to boost creaminess, a garlic clove, salt, fresh lime juice, and a splash of water to adjust texture.
Directions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend for 1–2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add water a little at a time if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
- Use immediately by drizzling over salads, roasted vegetables, rice or pasta bowls, or store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Serving ideas:
This versatile dressing pairs well with many dishes. Try these ideas:
- Stir a few spoonfuls into pasta salads for a bright, creamy finish.
- Top rice bowls or burrito bowls for extra freshness and richness.
- Use as a sauce for grilled chicken or other proteins.
- Drizzle over roasted vegetables as you would a pesto or chimichurri.
Storing instructions:
- Keep the dressing in a sealed container or glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing is not recommended; the texture and flavor can change after freezing and thawing.
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Avocado Cilantro Dressing
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Equipment
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Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 green chili (deseeded)
- ½ cup cilantro (leaves and stems)
- ¼ cup cashews (raw, pre-soaked)
- ½ cup water
- 1 clove garlic
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
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Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
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Adjust consistency with water and season to taste with salt and lime juice.
Notes
- Store the dressing in a sealed container or glass jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 4 g
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Protein: 1 g
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Fat: 5 g
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Saturated Fat: 1 g
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Sodium: 240 mg
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Potassium: 154 mg
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Fiber: 2 g
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Sugar: 1 g
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Vitamin A: 104 IU
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Vitamin C: 4 mg
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Calcium: 5 mg
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Iron: 1 mg
Nutrition information is approximate and provided for convenience.
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