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    Avocado Ranch Dressing

    Mar 6, 2023 · 18 Comments

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    If you’re like me, when it comes to salads the dressing is what makes or breaks the dish. So, If you’re looking for a rich, creamy dressing that’s easy to make and incredibly versatile, you’ll love this avocado ranch dressing. Whether you’re looking for your next favorite salad dressing, or a rich and creamy dip for your next veggie platter, this avocado ranch dressing is the perfect solution.

    Combining creamy avocados, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and just a handful of other equally simple ingredients, this dressing will bring a lush richness and fresh flavor to any salad. The best part of all, however, is just how easy it is to make. Simply combine the ingredients in your food processor, blend until creamy, and you’re done. It couldn’t be simpler.

    I’m showcasing the dressing over a chopped green salad, one that features a delightfully simple yet layered combination of seaweed, scallions, and chickpeas, over a bed of fresh salad greens. However, you can also use this dressing for any favorite salads, such as Greek salads or mixed pepper salads, or even on wraps, sandwiches, buddha bowls, and more.

    So, if you’re looking for a tasty dressing that’s as versatile as it is delicious, and takes just minutes to prepare, this creamy avocado ranch dressing is the perfect choice. Read on for an ingredient checklist, and tips and tricks for selecting, storing, and ripening avocados.

    Ingredient Checklist – The Dressing

    • Avocado. We can’t make avocado dressing without avocados. Tips below for selecting and storing your avocados.
    • Garlic. Grilled in the skin. Grilling the garlic helps mellow the garlic, and gives the dressing a nice earthy-yet-savory undertone.
    • Mayonnaise. For richness and enhanced texture. I do recommend whole milk/full fat mayo.
    • Olive Oil. Use a decent quality extra virgin olive oil for today’s recipe, as the flavor of the oil will come through.
    • Honey. I’m using raw honey. If you have a preferred ‘gourmet’ honey, now’s the time to use it.
    • Lemon Juice. I cannot stress enough how important it is to use fresh lemon juice in raw recipes – and that includes this dressing. Fresh lemon juice is crisper and more full-flavored, and that crispness and flavor comes through quite nicely.
    • Salt. Plain table salt is all we’re looking for. However, as this is a raw recipe, if you have a preferred ‘gourmet’ salt, such as Pink Himalayan or Black Hawaiian, this one recipe is where it would indeed make a pleasant difference.
    • Black Pepper. I recommend freshly ground or mortar crushed black pepper for enhanced aromatics.
    • Fresh Cilantro. Thoroughly rinsed and then destemmed. If you don’t like cilantro, basil or Italian parsley are great substitutes.
    • Milk. I strongly recommend using full-fat milk for this recipe. Tip: If you prefer your dressing slightly ‘less thick,’ add an additional tablespoon or two of milk to thin it out.

    Tips for Selecting Avocados

    1. Check the Feel. Look for firm avocados that give slightly when gently pressed.
    2. Check the Skin. Avoid avocados with discolored or wrinkled skin. Instead, look for avocados that have smooth, even-colored skin.
    3. Check the Surface. Avoid avocados with bruises, dents, indentations, and lacerations. This causes the avocado to ripen unevenly, and ‘very’ rapidly in the area of the damage.
    4. Buy in Bulk. If you’re buying a large amount of avocados, buy them in different stages of ripeness so that you can use them over a period of time.

    How to Store Avocados

    1. Room Temperature. Avocados should be stored at room temperature until they’re ripe.
    2. Ripe Ones go in the Fridge. Once ripe, avocados can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days.
    3. For Avocados you aren’t using right away. If you’re not using the avocado immediately, it’s best to store it in a sealed container or plastic bag.
    4. Speeding up the Ripening Process. To speed up the ripening process, place the avocado in a paper bag with a banana or apple.
    5. Slowing the Ripening Process. To slow down the ripening process, store the avocados in the refrigerator.

    Slicing an Avocado

    While this might sound like I’m bragging, I must admit that I never gave the process of slicing an avocado any thought, nor did I think this was a process people struggled with. But, lo and behold, ‘avocado hand’ is now a recognized ‘condition.’

    It seems that the slightly ‘chubby pear shape,’ and the almost perfectly circular oversized pit confounds some to the point of grievous injury.

    So, here a few tips for slicing an avocado while keeping your hands nicely intact.

    Follow these steps in order:

    1. Slice it Lengthwise. Starting at the top of the thinner portion of the avocado, slice the avocado lengthwise, going deep enough until your knife hits the pit. Do this gently so as not to either dull your knife or injure yourself.
    2. Continue the Slice. Steadying the knife perpendicular to the pit, continue cutting around the circumference of the pit in confident, gentle motions, until you have fully cut the avocado in half upon the axis of its circular pit.
    3. Separate the Halves. It is now time to ‘detach’ the sliced avocado, such that you have roughly equal sized halves. Scoop out the pit.
    4. The Rest Is Up To You. This part should be roughly self-explanatory, but you now have a properly pitted and halved avocado, that you can either slice onto salads, spread on bread, make guacamole with, or blend into a dressing as we’re doing today.
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    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Salad

    Ingredients

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    For the Avocado Ranch Dressing:

    • 2 small avocados
    • 4 – 5 cloves of garlic – grilled in skin
    • 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
    • 2 tbs. olive oil
    • 2 tbs. honey
    • 3 tbs. fresh lemon juice – about 1 small lemon
    • 1 tsp. salt
    • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
    • 3 tbs. fresh cilantro
    • 2 tbs. milk

    For the Salad:

    • Your favorite salad greens (I used iceberg lettuce)
    • Celery heart, chopped
    • 3 – 4 tbs. fresh cilantro, stems removed and chopped
    • 1 sheet of dried seaweed, crumbled
    • 2 scallions, chopped
    • 1 can of chickpeas, drained
    • 1/2 carrot, shredded
    • Sesame seeds, for garnish
    • Toasted sunflower seeds, for garnish
    • Tuna fish, drained

    Instructions

    1. Combine all of the ingredients for the dressing in a food processor and process until smooth.
    2. Refrigerate until ready to use.
    3. For the salad, place the chopped lettuce in a bowl.
      Top the lettuce with the rest of the ingredients and serve with the Avocado Ranch Dressing.

    Keywords: salad, dressing, ranch dressing

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    And that’s my avocado dressing. If you enjoyed today’s recipe, please like, share, and follow. It helps more than you can know.

    If you any questions or suggestions, please let me know in the comments below. I love hearing from you! Happy Cooking!

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    1. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      06/03/2023 at 6:50 pm

      Easy and delicious, this one is a keeper. I know I’m going to make it over and over again!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Nathan says

      06/03/2023 at 6:57 pm

      Such a fantastic homemade dressing, it really takes salads to the next level. Love the hint of sweetness the honey adds!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. rebecca says

      06/03/2023 at 6:58 pm

      ohh I can think of so many salads and other foods to enjoy this dressing on. It’s delicious on burritos too

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Beth says

      06/03/2023 at 7:00 pm

      That looks so good! I love the thickness of this dressing. It’s perfect for salads or for dipping!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. TAYLER ROSS says

      06/03/2023 at 7:16 pm

      I made this dressing today for my salad for lunch and oh my goodness was it delicious! My new go to dressing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. beth says

      07/03/2023 at 6:14 am

      This avocado dressing will surely please guests at my next house party. I’m excited to show this to my friends.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Samantha Donnelly says

      07/03/2023 at 9:11 am

      This is something that would go down really well in my house, and one that I definitely need to try

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Yeah Lifestyle says

      07/03/2023 at 9:39 am

      This dressing is so tasty and really adds another dimension to a salad. Thank you so much for the recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Lisa says

      07/03/2023 at 11:20 am

      This dressing sounds amazing. Using avocado will make it so creamy and i think I would put this on everything!

      ★★★★★

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    10. Karen says

      07/03/2023 at 2:49 pm

      This looks so so good! I never had avocado ranch dressing! I love ranch! I can’t wait to make your recipe, can’t wait!

      Reply
    11. Patricia Chamberlain says

      07/03/2023 at 4:15 pm

      I love thick salad dressings. This looks absolutely amazing. I love how easy it looks to make as well.

      Reply
    12. Melissa Cushing says

      07/03/2023 at 5:37 pm

      Ohhh… I pinned this one to make this week as this dressing looks so delicious! I like avocados so anything lade wit them is fine by me. This would make a good spread too for my husband’s sandwiches!

      Reply
    13. MELANIE E says

      07/03/2023 at 7:26 pm

      I really do love avocadoes. An avocado ranch dressing would be perfect for my salads.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Lavanda Michelle says

      07/03/2023 at 7:54 pm

      This is the perfect recipe for me. I love ranch and avocados, as well as dressing. Thanks for sharing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Celebrate Woman Today says

      08/03/2023 at 12:39 am

      What a beautiful recipe to add to any dipping party! Love fresh ingredients.

      Reply
    16. Jasmine Martin says

      08/03/2023 at 6:15 am

      I did not know that avocado ranch was a thing. I never even heard of avocado dressing in general, but I’d be interested in trying it.

      Reply
    17. Paula Richie says

      08/03/2023 at 7:18 am

      I do love avocados and I haven’t been able to find a very tasty salad dressing in a few years now.

      Reply
    18. Jupiter Hadley says

      09/03/2023 at 8:34 am

      I like how creamy this dressing looks – you could easily use it as a dip for chips or a spread for bagels or crackers. Sounds really lovely and versitile.

      Reply

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