Best 6 Healthy Avocado Salad Dressing Recipes
Avocado salad dressing is an easy and delicious way to add a healthy twist to your favorite salads. Made with fresh avocados, this dressing is creamy, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. Whether you're looking for a simple vinaigrette or a more complex dressing, there are endless variations to suit your taste. From classic avocado ranch to zesty lime and cilantro, discover the best avocado salad dressing recipe that will elevate your salads to new heights.
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HEALTHY AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING
A healthy alternative to oil-based salad dressing that goes well with lettuce and tomato. It can also be used as a sandwich spread in place of mayo or as a dip for veggies.
Provided by Izzy Knight
Categories Spreads
Time 3m
Yield 1 1/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Chop avocado and place in a blender.
- Add water, lime peel, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper, green onion, and garlic.
- Blend away until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning.
SOUTHWESTERN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: avocado, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh cilantro, lime, lettuce, bell pepper, fresh cilantro, black beans, red onion, corn, scallion, tomato
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Add all dressing ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl add lettuce, peppers, cilantro, beans, onion, corn, green onion, and tomatoes.
- Top with prepared dressing; toss to coat.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 8 grams
AVOCADO GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
Sorta like you remember it from the 70's...
Provided by LISALISALISA
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time P1DT15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a blender combine the avocado, mayonnaise, anchovies, green onion, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper. Process until smooth, then chill for 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 333.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
AVOCADO DRESSING
I adapted this recipe from another recipe for avocado dressing that I wanted to make more healthful.
Provided by LiebAR
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Yogurt Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend avocado, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sea salt, hot sauce, and black pepper together in a blender until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 157.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING
Buttermilk and plain yogurt create the base for this thick avocado salad dressing, which gets its color from avocado and parsley. The mild mixture is refreshing when dolloped over a tossed green salad. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the first 9 ingredients in. a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Serve over salad. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CREAMY AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING
Healthy avocados make this vinagrette based dressing creamy! Wonderful on green salads, or as a dip for crudite. Change up the flavor by using a different vinegar, or lime juice instead of lemon. Try it tossed with cooked quinoa or bulgur for an easy grain salad. Serving is 2 tablespoons.
Provided by Raquel Grinnell
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Scoop the avocado flesh into the bowl of a food processor. Add the garlic clove and lemon juice and process until coarse.
- Add the vinegar and process until the mixture begins to look smooth. Gradually add the olive oil and mix until totally smooth. The texture can be thinned by adding a few tablespoons of water, if desired.
- Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper, and transfer it to a storage container. The dressing will keep for up to three days in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.9, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 3.8, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.1
Tips:
- For the creamiest dressing, use ripe avocados. Look for avocados that are dark green or black in color, and yield to gentle pressure when squeezed.
- To make a vegan dressing, use a plant-based milk instead of dairy milk. Almond milk, soy milk, and coconut milk are all good options.
- If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Use about 1/3 of the amount of dried herbs that you would use of fresh herbs.
- To make a spicier dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- If you want a sweeter dressing, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Avocado dressing is best used fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Avocado salad dressing is a delicious and healthy way to add flavor to your salads. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, avocado dressing is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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