Avocado Cilantro Dressing

This avocado cilantro dressing is creamy, zesty, and full of bright flavor. The smooth richness of ripe avocado pairs perfectly with the fresh, tangy kick of cilantro, creating a versatile dressing that elevates any meal. Whether drizzled over salads, spooned onto tacos, or served with grilled vegetables, this easy recipe adds a refreshing burst of flavor that’s both vibrant and satisfying.

The vibrant green hue and irresistible aroma make this avocado cilantro dressing as beautiful on the table as it is flavorful on the palate.

I’ve been making this dressing for years, and while it shines as a dip for chips—especially tortilla chips—it’s also incredibly versatile. Try it drizzled over tacos, nachos, enchiladas, burritos, and quesadillas, or use it as a spread on sandwiches, wraps, and even toast for breakfast. It’s equally delicious spooned over burgers or paired with grilled vegetables.

This is one of my all-time favorite green sauces, bringing a burst of freshness and creamy richness to just about anything it touches.

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Helpful tips

• I use fresh lemon juice in this recipe, but a good substitution is fresh lime juice.
• Want to spice it up? Use some of a seeded jalapeno or up the amount of chipotle powder.
• You can substitute this creamy avocado dip anywhere you would use guacamole.
• Whenever you either use the juice of a fruit or add it to the cocktail as garnish, it’s important for you to wash the fruit well. You don’t want to be ingesting pesticides.
• There are a few ways to clean your fruit (and vegetables). One way is to use a fruit/vegetable cloth, which is rough on one side and smooth on the other. Here’s how to use it: Wet the cloth with cold water, take the fruit in your hand and scrub the skin thoroughly with the rough side. Rinse and dry the fruit. If you want to shine your fruit, (like apples), after you dry the fruit, rub it with the smooth side.
• You can also wash the fruit: squirt some unscented, natural soap in your hand and rub the fruit between your palms. Take a vegetable brush and scrub the skin, rinse thoroughly and dry.
• Cilantro usually has dirt or sand on the leaves. An easy way to wash it is by filling a large bowl with cold water and hold the bunch of cilantro upside down and dip it in the water and swirl the leaves around. Shake excess water off the leaves and lay the cilantro on clean paper towels and blot dry.
• I use garlic paste but you can substitute it with garlic cloves.
• Want a pourable creamy avocado sauce, add sour cream instead of Greek yogurt and up the oil to 3/4 cup.
• Want to change up the flavor? You can use either fresh basil or parsley instead of cilantro.
• This dip stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

How to make avocado cilantro dip

Pre-step

Get a food processor or blender, rubber spatula, and glass container.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – avocado, lemon, cilantro, Greek yogurt, avocado oil and kosher salt. (A)

Step two

Add the washed cilantro and chopped avocado in the food processor. (B)

Step three

Add yogurt, garlic, salt, pepper, chipotle powder, lemon juice, avocado oil, and horseradish. (C)

Step four

Replace the cover on the food processor and either push the pulse button or process on high as I do. (D)

You may need to take a rubber spatula and scrape down the sides so all the ingredients can be combined.

Step five

Transfer the delicious avocado dressing to a glass container. You can store it in the fridge for 2 weeks. But let me say that you’ll gobble this up.

See it in action.

So creamy and delicious!

I hope you enjoyed this avocado cilantro dressing recipe!

And as always, may all your dishes be delish!

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Originally published in July of 2018.