The combination of avocado, Greek yogurt (or mayo), jalapeno, and lime juice makes for a zesty, Mexican-inspired creamy avocado dressing that is tempting to eat by the spoonful! 

a labeled jar of avocado dressing

This creamy avocado dressing first landed a spot on FedandFit.com by way of our Easy Mexican Coleslaw recipe (a must-try, if you havenโ€™t already had it, by the way), but we came to the realization that this dressing (and many of our others) is good enough to stand all on its own, and along with that sentiment, can do so much more than just dress coleslaw!

Ingredients Needed

Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll need for this delicious, creamy dressing:

all of the ingredients for an avocado dressing in bowls and on a cutting board on a marble surface
  • Greek Yogurt – to start, youโ€™ll want to grab a ยฝ cup of Greek yogurt. If youโ€™re looking to make this dairy-free, feel free to use avocado oil mayo instead.
  • Avocado – this wouldnโ€™t be a creamy *avocado* dressing without avocado, would it?! Youโ€™ll need 1 small avocado (or ยฝ of a large avocado) here.
  • Jalapeno – the ingredient that really puts a pep in this dressingโ€™s step: ยฝ of a fresh jalapeno. Feel free to remove the seeds for a less spicy option!
  • Lime Juice – to add some brightness + a punch of acidity to the dressing, youโ€™ll need the juice from 3 limes (about 6 tablespoons-worth of lime juice).
  • Sea Salt + Black Pepper – ยฝ a teaspoon of sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste are the only seasonings needed here!

How do you pick a ripe avocado?

I pick my avocados based on their firmness. If an avocado is rock-hard, I know that it likely wonโ€™t be ready to enjoy for 4-5 days. If it gives a little when I press on it and is slightly soft, itโ€™s ready to enjoy, and if itโ€™s mushy when pressed, itโ€™s past its time!

Tips, Tricks, and Substitutions

Here are the best tips, tricks, and substitutions for this recipe:

  • Use mayo instead of yogurt – if youโ€™re dairy-free, feel free to sub your favorite mayonnaise (THIS is ours) for the Greek yogurt. Itโ€™ll still be delicious! Your favorite dairy-free un-sweetened yogurt could also be a great swap.
  • Make sure your avocado is ripe – like any fruit, a ripe, ready-to-enjoy avocado just tastes better than a hard, not-quite-ready one. Be sure to pick a ripe one for this recipe.
  • Use fresh lime juice – when it comes to ANY citrus, fresh is always best! In this case, I definitely recommend juicing 3 limes as opposed to buying bottled, shelf-stable lime juice. Your finished sauce will taste fresher because of it. If you can find fresh-squeezed lime juice (like we have in San Antonio, TX), that will get you the closest to a fresh flavor.
  • Adjust to your preferred spice level – the addition of jalapeno in this recipe provides both spice and flavor, so I donโ€™t recommend omitting it altogether. Instead, if youโ€™re looking for less spice, deseed the jalapeno completely before tossing it into the blender. Alternatively, if you want *more* spice, leave the seeds in, and if youโ€™re somewhere in the middle, take some seeds out and leave some in!

How to Make Avocado Dressing

The process is super simple: place the ingredients in a blender or mason jar (with a large enough opening for you to use an immersion blender), and blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth. Add more lime juice (or water) if needed to get the consistency you want!

all of the ingredients for a avocado dressing in a blender before being blended
a blender of avocado dressing already blended and in a blender

How to Serve

As mentioned above, this recipe was originally created as a Mexican coleslaw dressing, so thatโ€™s one great, really obvious application for it.

Itโ€™s also really delicious as a salad dressing, a sauce to finish off a bowl with (think: pan-fried plantains, black beans, shredded chicken, and this creamy avo sauce), or even a finishing sauce on tacos (fish, ground beef, shredded chicken — you name it!).

Cassy has also been known to drizzle a generous amount over this easy snapper with rice on the side.

Hereโ€™s a list of recipes that this sauce would be really delicious with:

How to Store

This dressing is best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container or jar (a mason jar works really well here.) Stored this way, itโ€™ll last for 4-5 days.

a wooden bowl of spinach leaves drizzled with avocado dressing

What makes this Avocado Dressing Recipe so creamy?

In short: the avocado. You might think it’s the yogurt, but if youโ€™ve ever added avocado to a smoothie (donโ€™t knock it until you try it!), you know that it literally transforms a could-be gritty smoothie into a luscious, creamy one. It does the same thing here!

Can I freeze avocado dressing recipes for a later use?

I actually donโ€™t recommend freezing this sauce. Itโ€™s so quick and easy to whip up fresh, and thereโ€™s a good chance that the flavor and texture will be compromised after being frozen and thawed.

More Favorite Dressing Recipes

Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe

5 from 1 vote
By Cassy Joy Garcia
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
This fresh, creamy dressing is delicious on salads, coleslaws, tacos, and more!

Ingredients  

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or avocado oil mayo
  • 1 small avocado or 1/2 large
  • 1/2 fresh jalapeno seeds removed for less spicy option
  • 3 limes juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Place the dressing ingredients in a blender or mason jar (where you can use an immersion blender). Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth. Add more lime juice (or water) if needed to get the consistency you want.

Recipe Notes

Makes about 1 1/2 cups of dressing

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4.5g | Fat: 10.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 4.6mg | Sodium: 308.5mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 2.4g

Additional Info

Course: Dressing
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 140
Keyword: creamy avocado dressing

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