Creamy Avocado and Yogurt Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 avocado (ripe)
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems)
• 1 tbsp lime juice (fresh)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (added in a steady stream while blending)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in the blender jar.

2. 2

   Start blending the ingredients at medium speed.

3. 3

   While the blender is running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream until a creamy and homogeneous emulsion is achieved.

4. 4

   Transfer the dressing to a clean glass jar for storage.

5. 5

   Serve over your favorite salads for a delicious, healthy, and fresh dish.

Notes

This dressing keeps well in the refrigerator for several days thanks to the lime juice, which helps prevent the avocado from oxidizing. Always store it in an airtight glass container.

Nutrition per serving

• dressing
• salad
• healthy
• avocado
• Greek yogurt
• gluten-free
• vegetarian
• side dish