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Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing Recipe for Salads & Tacos

This Avocado Cilantro Dressing captures all the bright flavors of fresh guacamole and turns them into a quick, vibrant vinaigrette. So delicious!

I mean, let’s be honest — this recipe is simply another excuse to enjoy more guacamole. Why limit ingredients this good? Fresh avocado, cilantro, lime, jalapeño, garlic, and cumin all shine here, but in dressing form instead of a dip.

All the familiar guacamole flavors come together in a smooth, green dressing that’s fast to make, easy to customize, and excellent for elevating salads, tacos, bowls, and more.

Ready to make some?

This dressing is easiest to blend in a food processor or blender. If you prefer, you can mash the avocado and finely chop the herbs and aromatics, then whisk everything together by hand.

Simple substitutions and customizations:

  • No jalapeño? Add a pinch of cayenne or omit heat entirely.
  • No fresh garlic? Use garlic powder to taste.
  • Prefer a different flavor profile? Swap lemon juice and parsley for the lime and cilantro.
  • Want it creamier? Stir in Greek yogurt or mayonnaise.
  • Like a touch of sweetness? Add honey or maple syrup.
  • Craving smokiness? A chipotle in adobo adds depth and heat.

Suggested uses:

  • On Mexican-inspired green salads
  • Drizzled over tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or enchiladas
  • As a finishing sauce for roasted or grilled proteins and vegetables
  • Stirred into rice or beans for extra flavor

Enjoy!

Avocado Cilantro Dressing

5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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This dressing blends the fresh, bright flavors of guacamole into a smooth, versatile vinaigrette.

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • half of a small jalapeño
  • 2/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon each Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Combine the avocado, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, cumin, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup water in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, and add a few tablespoons more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to one week.

Notes

Feel free to add half a shallot if you have one, or stir in 1/2 cup Greek yogurt for an extra-creamy dressing.

The top photo shows a double batch yielding about 2 cups.

Additional Info

Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Serve suggestion Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!

Be sure to also check out other favorite salad dressings.