Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing with Cumin

Creamy, flavorful, and packed full of healthy fats – this creamy avocado lime dressing is perfect for your next salad.

SPRING IS FINALLY HERE. Isn’t it? I dunno. Michigan doesn’t know, that’s for sure. Yesterday Ben took out the trash and remarked that it felt “like winter.” Today as I write this, the sun is shining brightly, so you won’t hear complaints from me. My kids are just dyinnnnnng to be outside every second of the day and I try to comply with those requests as much as possible (I want to be out, too!). But they get so confused when they can’t wear shorts and sandals – Mr. Sun is a deceiving guy.

I’m talking about warmer weather, again, mostly because I’m oh-so-ready for it, but also because this recipe screams summer to me. It takes five minutes to make so you’ll be out of the kitchen fast, it uses healthy fats (avocado) for great creaminess so I’ll you’ll look great in your bikini, and it’s such a bright green cheerful color! I’ll be sharing a filling salad tomorrow that uses this dressing so make sure to check back for that! UPDATE: It’s this quinoa salad with avocado dressing – a must-try!

About this Avocado Lime Dressing:

This one is for all you cilantro-haters out there. I’m clearly a cilantro lover, but I know many of you are not. And when I did a quick search for creamy avocado lime dressings, many (if not all!) contained cilantro. Instead of leaving it out completely, I wanted to replace it with another powerhouse flavor. It just so happens to be one of my favorites – cumin. It gives this dressing a nice warm flavor that contrasts perfectly with the bright citrus of the lime. It gives this avocado lime dressing that little extra something that will have you coming back for more.

It’s made in minutes using a blender or a food processor. It’s super versatile, and you could even spread it on a sandwich. Make sure to try it on this quinoa salad with pinto beans and red bell peppers.

Used in this recipe:

• blender or mini food processor
• ground cumin
• garlic powder
• olive oil
• rubber scraper

Looking for more salad dressings to add to your repertoire? Try these:

• Sweet and Tangy Honey Mustard Vinaigrette <–that one is my flavor of the week, I almost always have a jar in my fridge
• Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette <–for all those fruity summer salads
• Reduced Fat Ranch Dressing <–there’s nothing better than homemade ranch
• Honey Lime Dressing

Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing with Cumin

Yield: 1 cup

Total Time: 5 minutes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Creamy, flavorful, and packed full of healthy fats – this creamy avocado lime dressing is perfect for your next salad.

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Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1-2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup water

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender or a mini food processor until smooth. Taste and season as desired.
2. If you want it to be thinner, add a bit more water.
3. Use immediately or store refrigerated in an airtight container.

serving size: 2 tablespoons

All images and text ©Rachel Cooks.

Verdict: You guys already know I loved it. I don’t share recipes if I don’t love ’em!
Husband’s take: He loves this dressing – maybe even more than I do!
Changes I would make: Besides adding cilantro? Ha! None…
Difficulty: So easy.

Actual nutrition may vary depending on how recipe is prepared.