Lemon Avocado Dressing

This dairy-free Lemon Avocado Dressing is thick, rich, creamy, and utterly amazing! Add a dollop or two onto a salad or swish a few tablespoons in with zucchini noodles. It’s ready in minutes and stores easily in the refrigerator! {Vegan + Paleo}

This Lemon Avocado Dressing recipe has been on my mind as of late. And I don’t know if it’s because I’m pining for spring as we await yet another snow storm, or because I am addicted to salads and the dressings that go with them. But, whatever the reason, this gluten-free salad dressing recipe needed to become a reality, and so it has. 

Lemon Avocado Dressing is refreshing, tantalizing, and easy to add to recipes. In this post it’s pictured with two zucchinis spiralized into noodles and topped with fresh cilantro and pepper. What started out as a way to illustrate the many uses of Lemon Avocado Dressing turned into an impromptu dinner that was incredibly yummo. And that’s my kind of recipe.

Aside from the flavor, another reason to love this dressing is because it will go with countless recipes. It works well as a mix-in with cooked pasta or veggie noodles. It also pairs well with leafy salads or fresh pasta salads. You can prepare it thick and creamy or thin and drizzly. However you want to enjoy this dressing, you can! 

And I think the biggest surprise of all was how well it stored in the refrigerator. It didn’t turn immediately brown like I expected it to. It kept for a good 2-3 days in a fresh shade of green. And isn’t that the mark of a top-notch dressing? 😂

If you’re in the mood for spring flavors, no matter what weather appears outside your window, then keep reading and let’s make a batch of Lemon Avocado Dressing together!

LEMON AVOCADO DRESSING INGREDIENTS:

Below are the ingredients for Lemon Avocado Dressing. They are super easy to throw together, and you can add as much or as little as you want to get the exact flavor you desire!

• Avocados. Two fresh avocados are best for this recipe. To ensure they mix well, either mash them or cut them into chunks before adding them to the blender.
• Olive oil, lemon juice, and water. The key to making this paleo and vegan salad dressing is to balance the amount of oil and water with the avocados. I only add as much water as is necessary for even blending. I typically serve this dressing in a thick consistency. Yet I don’t want to clog my blender or burn out the motor as I prepare it. For me, this means adding water about one tablespoon at a time while the blender is set to a low speed. I typically add about three tablespoons total, however your actual amount may vary. And you can certainly add more water for a thinner dressing, if you desire.
• Garlic, parsley, and cilantro. To make the blending process even easier, chop the cilantro into small pieces, press the garlic using a garlic press, and use dried parsley. You can definitely use fresh parsley, if desired, but make sure to mince it into small pieces, too.
• Onion salt and sea salt. Although I provide base amounts below in the recipe card, these ingredients are pretty much an add-as-much-as-is-desired kind of deal. So you do you!

HOW TO MAKE LEMON AVOCADO DRESSING:

Below are the steps to make Lemon Avocado Dressing! For best results, blend on a low speed for a slightly longer amount of time, rather than on a high speed for a shorter period. This will give you a smoother, creamier consistency and a more evenly flavored dressing.

1. In the following order add olive oil, lemon juice, avocados, garlic, parsley, cilantro, onion salt, and sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend on a low setting, using a tamper if your blender comes with one, to mix the ingredients evenly. If necessary, add one tablespoon of water at a time while blending to reach desired consistency.
2. Store in a container in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days.

Voila!, you have a delicious dressing right at your fingertips! And if you can’t get enough of the lemon/avocado combo, which is totally understandable by the way, then look no further than Lemon Avocado Dip and Paleo Avocado Soup, two of our most searched for recipes on the blog!

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