You Will Love This Avocado Dressing Recipe!
Rule of thumb: a good salad dressing is EVERYTHING. Especially when it can also go on bowls, tacos, or even be used as a dipping sauce! This healthier avocado lime salad dressing is my go-to when I need a creamy sauce to bring flavors together. Here’s why I love it:
- 5-Minutes – This recipe is quickly and easily made entirely in a blender!
- 3 Ingredients – You read that write. That’s it!
- Creamy, So Flavorful
- Versatile – Perfect for adding to salads, tacos, sandwiches, wraps, and so much more.
- Healthy – If you’ve been looking for a healthier salad dressing recipe, then this one’s for you!
Avocado Salad Dressing Ingredients
You’ll only need 3 ingredients to make this yummy, Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing: avocado, plain yogurt (greek, whole milk – any kind will work!), and lime juice. You can also add salt and pepper to taste, if desired!
How to Make Avocado Salad Dressing
- Peel and slice the avocado.
- Combine the avocado, yogurt, and freshly squeezed lime juice in a blender.
- Blend and enjoy!
One of our favorite blenders for this recipe is the Ninja blender! It comes with 16 oz blending cups that are the perfect size for making healthy dressings like this one.
TIP: Adjust the thickness of this dressing by adding more yogurt or water!
Storing Avocado Lime Dressing
This Avocado Lime Dressing can be stored in a dressing shaker or mason jar for up to 2 days in the refrigerator!
Salads and other recipes to add this Avocado Lime Dressing to:
- 10-Minute Mediterranean Farro Salad
- Low-Carb Mexican Meal Prep Bowls
- Spicy Salmon Tacos
- Easy Quinoa Salad With Feta Cheese
- Easy Mexican Barbacoa Tacos
- Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe
- Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls
How to Use This Avocado Dressing
This dressing is more than just a salad topper! Here are some of my favorite ways to use it:
- Salads: Toss it with leafy greens, quinoa, or a taco salad for a creamy, zesty kick.
- Protein Bowls: Drizzle it over grain bowls loaded with roasted veggies and your favorite protein (these Turkey Taco Bowls are one of my favorite pairings!).
- Tacos & Burritos: Swap your regular salsa or crema for this creamy avocado lime dressing.
- Veggie Dip: Serve it as a healthy dip with fresh veggies like carrots, cucumbers, or bell peppers.
- Spread: Use it as a spread for sandwiches or wraps for a flavorful twist.
More healthy salad dressing options to try:
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Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 medium limes (freshly squeezed)
- salt/pepper (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Remove the skin and seed from the avocado.
- Combine the avocado, yogurt, and the lime juice in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add salt and pepper to taste (optional)!
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Notes
- Adjust the thickness of this dressing by adding more yogurt or water.
- This Avocado Lime Dressing can be stored in a dressing shaker or mason jar for up to 2 days in the refrigerator!
Jane says:
Thanks for the creamy avocado lime yogourt dressing …. perfect for tacos!
Elaine says:
I absolutely agree with you on this one. A good dressing can make a salad special. And this lime dressing surely looks like one. Excited to try it 🙂
Denise says:
This Avocado Lime Dressing sounds amazing! This is a great recipe to have on hand. Thanks for sharing.
Marisa F. Stewart says:
We eat an avocado every night with our salad. I love the idea of making it into a salad dressing. We enjoy the rich creaminess of avocados plus all of the healthy things that go along with the fruit. We have several avocados ripening on the counter — this recipe is perfect.
Tammy says:
I love how creamy and healthy this is! I love creamy dressings too! This would be great with so many dishes!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says:
Mmmm this is one of my favorite types of dressings! It’s so light but yet creamy! And I love that it’s made with just basic ingredients too!
Marta says:
This dressing makes me realize I don’t make enough dressing at home. I can’t wait to try this recipe as I’ve just picked up a bunch of avocado and limes.
Chef Dennis says:
Hmm yum! We are thinking to have some salad today and this Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing is perfect! I can’t wait to make this.