Avocado Dressing
This creamy avocado dressing is packed with healthy fats and zesty flavor from fresh lemon juice, garlic, and parsley. It's the perfect topping for salads, grain bowls, or as a dip for veggies. Quick, easy, and ready in just 5 minutes!
Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- ⅓ cup water plus more as needed to thin
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat or 2% for best flavor
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Scoop the avocado into a blender or food processor.
- Add water, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add any additional water or salt as needed to reach your desired consistency and taste.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Notes
- How to store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. To help prevent browning, press a piece of parchment or plastic wrap directly on the surface before sealing.
- Consistency tip: Start with less water if you prefer a thicker dressing. Add more as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Dairy-free option: Swap Greek yogurt with a thick dairy-free yogurt like coconut or cashew-based for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 Tablespoons | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g