This Avocado Lime Dressing is rich, tangy, and delicious as a dressing, dip, or sandwich spread!
We're in the heart of avocado season, and I love it! The super fruit doesn't grow as well or as in abundance here in mild, wet Oregon, so I am ALL IN for enjoying the bounty from our neighbors to the south of us and celebrating California Avocado Month throughout the month of June.
Last month I got a preview of special California Avocado Month dishes that are being served at Pine Street Market, and was inspired to create more avocado dishes at home.
Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing & Dip
I make a creamy avocado pesto that I love to use on pastas. For summer, I really wanted to create a salad dressing with avocado.
I love the tartness of lime with the creaminess of avocado. Hass avocados are SO good right now! Avocados are like sponges and soak up the flavors added to them.
They are also incredibly versatile, and especially with the weather heating up, there are a wide variety of summer dishes that just beg for avocado to be added to them.
Making this creamy avocado lime dressing couldn't be easier. Simply prep the ingredients and blend them together in a blender or food processor until the mixture reaches a thick, creamy texture.
That's it!
This dressing only has five ingredients, and you can make it in about 15 minutes. It is also vegan, dairy-free, keto and paleo-friendly.
Use it as a Dressing, Dip, Sauce, and Spread!
Recently, I used this creamy avocado lime dressing for an Instant Pot Shredded Chicken salad. I loaded it up with bacon, mangoes, more avocado (of course!), and tomatoes. It was such a delicious pairing! I'll be sharing the recipe for the Instant Pot Shredded Chicken next week.
In addition to a salad dressing, you can use this creamy avocado lime dressing in many other ways:
- spread it on bread to add some zing to your sandwiches
- serve it as a dip for veggies
- use it as a sauce
- top a beautiful breakfast of huevos rancheros with a dollop of dressing
- serve it with nachos
- add it to tacos, quesadillas, or burritos
- brush it over grilled salmon or steak
- simply spread it on toast for your oh-so-classic avocado toast!
Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing & Dip Recipe
Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing & Dip
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil plus more as needed
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 2 medium garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp sliced shallots
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or high powered blender and pulse in 10-second intervals until creamy and well blended. This creates a thick, creamy consistency. If you prefer a thinner dressing, add more olive oil, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Notes
Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.
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Do you love avocados? How would you serve this recipe?
Here are a few more yummy avocado dishes to help you celebrate California Avocado Month!
- Shrimp Avocado Brown Rice Bowl
- Silky Avocado Chocolate Mousse
- Cauliflower Fritters with Avocado Aioli
- Creamy Avocado Pesto
- Avocado Corn Salad
This post is sponsored by California Avocado Commission. All opinions, recipes, and photos are, as always, my own.
Carry Minarty says
This is a very nice article with so tasty reciepes of food.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thank you!
Jemma says
This looks so perfectly fresh and vibrant. I can't wait to try it.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thanks so much, Jemma!
Jennie @ TheHousewifeModern says
I'm going to have to try this! I just started making homemade dressings and have been amazed that I was eating store-bought for years (my blueberry-lemon is amazing). But this looks great!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Homemade dressing is so much better! Thank you!
Lisa Bryan says
I would seriously drizzle that on everything! I'm such an avocado lover!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
It's definitely tempting!
Melissa Manos says
This looks delish! You say avocado, I say YES PLEASE!!!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Same! Thank you, Melissa!
Erin @ Platings and Pairngs says
Yum! This looks so amazing Marlynn! Love the addition of shallots in there to give a bit of a kick.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thanks so much, Erin!
Mel says
I absolutely love avocado and would eat it for every meal if I could afford it :) Your dressing / dip looks and sounds absolutely perfect!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Me too! Avocados are my fav!
Jessica Formicola says
I want to dip alllllll the things in this delicious dip!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Me too! It goes really well with so many things! :)