If you see a recipe for avocado salad dressing, you can usually expect cilantro and lime juice to be prominent ingredients. This recipe contains lime juice but not contain cilantro, so it takes a departure from the Latin-inspired flavor profile. This avocado salad dressing is a bit more herbaceous, almost like a green goddess dressing of sorts. It is quite vibrant and rich, exhibiting a lot aromatic flavors that come from green onion, parsley, dill, and basil.
The ingredient list for this dressing is far from short, meaning there are layers and layers of flavors. Avocados, however, are the prominent ingredients and provide a smooth and creamy base for this dressing. Not only that, but they also provide lots of nutrients that are essential to your overall health. Research indicates that the body can absorb lycopene and beta-carotene, two key carotenoid antioxidants, more easily when you consume fresh avocado with your salads. If you add one cup of fresh avocado to a salad with some romaine, spinach, and carrots, your body’s ability to absorb the carotenoids increases between 200-400%.
The essential fatty acids in avocados may help reduce inflammatory markers in the body, which can aid both brain and heart function. Avocados also play a role in keeping your immune system functioning optimally. They are naturally rich in glutathione, which is a detoxifying agent. Additionally, glutathione helps to cleanse the body of oxidized fat. Is there anything that they can’t do? Please enjoy avocados in this dressing, and whenever you get the chance!
- Prep Time:10m
- Total Time:10m
- Serves: 10 servings
- Category: Full Body Cleanse Approved, Salads & Dressings, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 avocados, pitted
- 1/2 c olive oil
- 3 green onions (white & green parts)
- 1/2 c Italian parsley
- 1/4 c dill
- 1/4 c basil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tsp. coconut aminos
- 4 tbsp. filtered water
- sea salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- If the dressing is too thick, you can thin it out by adding a tablespoon of water at a time. Blend until the dressing reaches a consistency you like.
- Use immediately and store leftover dressing in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to three days.
