We love a good creamy dressing but really hate all the unhealthy fat that comes from the typical mayonnaise or oil-based dressings. This lime cilantro avocado dressing has all the creaminess you crave and all the health benefits of avocado and Greek yogurt. It’s perfect drizzled over our shrimp tacos with mango salsa, chicken salad tostadas, or sheet pan nachos for a burst of fresh flavor.
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Key Ingredients and Substitutions
This delicious avocado cilantro lime dressing is a great solution for overripe avocados and comes together in 5 minutes. Grab a handful of cilantro, some lime, and some Greek Yogurt.
The full ingredient list and measurements are listed in the printable recipe below.
- Avocado is what makes this dressing nice and creamy.
- Greek Yogurt provides some additional creaminess and tanginess to the dressing. You can substitute sour cream if you don’t have Greek yogurt on hand.
- Cilantro provides a fresh herbaceousness to the dressing. You can use both the stems and leaves.
- Lime Juice adds brightness and acid to the dressing. Lemon juice can be used as a substitute for lime juice.
- Garlic Powder can be substituted with fresh garlic; two cloves of raw medium garlic are approximately equivalent to ¼ of a teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Olive Oil adds a bit more richness to the dressing and helps it all bind together. Use high-quality olive oil to get the best flavor.
Ways to Use Creamy Cilantro Avocado Dressing
We love avocados, so this dressing is just another way to add one of our favorite foods to a dish. Of course, this dressing is perfect on a salad, but there are many other ways to use it.
- Tacos: This dressing is great as a sauce on shrimp tacos, chicken tacos, beef fajita tacos, and pretty much any taco.
- Substitute for Sour Cream: It is the perfect drizzle on top of a burrito bowl, tostadas, nachos, grilled steak, chicken, or fish.
- Substitute for Mayo: Leave off the mayo on your next sandwich or burger and substitute it with some cilantro avocado dressing.
- As a Dip: Skip the ranch and dip your veggies in some of this dressing instead.
How to Make Lime Cilantro Avocado Dressing
Here are the quick, step-by-step instructions with visuals; you can find the full instructions, including the exact ingredients, in the recipe card below.
Pro-tip: This dressing lasts about 3-5 days in the refrigerator, so only make as much as you need.
1. Combine Ingredients: Combine all the ingredients in either a food processor or blender and blend/pulse until smooth. Scrape down the sides a couple of times between pulses. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water or milk to thin out the dressing to get your desired consistency.
2. Enjoy: Besides your favorite salad, this dressing goes great on top of shrimp tacos and chicken salad tostadas, as a dressing for sandwiches, or as a dip for veggies/chips.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Toss in some diced jalapenos if you want to add a little heat.
- To thin out the dressing, add a little water or milk. You might need to adjust the salt after adding the additional liquids.
- This dressing can also be made in a food processor or immersion blender.
Frequently Asked Questions
Since it is made with fresh ingredients and no additives, expect it to last 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
More Dressing Recipes to Try
Looking for more dressing and sauce recipes? Try these other favorites:
- Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing – Quick and easy and the perfect topping for tacos, salads, or as a dip for chips or veggies.
- Homemade Caesar Dressing with Anchovies – Using golden egg yolks and anchovies, this restaurant-style dressing recipe is perfect for your next salad.
- Tzatziki Sauce Made with Greek Yogurt – Made from Greek yogurt, it is perfect for veggies, pita chips, gyros, sandwiches, grilled proteins, and so much more.
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Lime Cilantro Avocado Dressing
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Equipment
- Food Processor
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup avocado, about 1 medium avocado
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt, or sour cream
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- water or milk, as needed for thinning
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend/pulse until smooth. Stopping to scrape down the sides a couple of times.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of water or milk to thin out to the desired consistency.
- Serve on your favorite salads or tacos or as a dip for fresh veggies/chips.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up 3-5 days.
Notes
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- Add a fresh jalapeno for a little heat
- Greek yogurt can be replaced with sour cream
- Fresh garlic powder can be replaced with fresh garlic. ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder is equivalent to about two medium fresh cloves of garlic.
This is perfect; the right balance of flavor with just enough salt to cut through the fat round everything out. I love the use of yogurt in this sauce because it adds the right amount of punch. It is hard to find a good cilantro avocado sauce that isn’t flat – and this is the one!
Yes, salt is key. So glad you liked it.
what is the type of Greek yogart used in this recipe?
We have used both full-fat Greek yogurt as well as low-fat. It works perfectly with either.