Creamy Avocado Salad Dressing

Name: Creamy Avocado Salad Dressing
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ripe avocado ((smush into cup to measure, or estimate - 1/2 medium avo)); 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp sour cream or yogurt, Greek or plain, unsweetened; optional; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, small, minced; 4 tbsp water, to thin the dressing; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; flavouring options, Choose from the optional variations in the notes

Creamy avocado dressing being poured over a salad with green beans, tomato and avocado — Creamy avocado dressing poured over a green bean salad.

A smooth, tangy avocado dressing for leafy salads and vegetables. Blend it until smooth, then thin with water to a pourable consistency.

By Cookin' KitchenOctober 19, 2026

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Prep: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Prep: 5 minutes
Servings: 8

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Creamy Avocado Salad Dressing

A smooth, tangy avocado dressing for leafy salads and vegetables. Blend it until smooth, then thin with water to a pourable consistency.

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Prep: 5 minutes
Servings: 8

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Ingredients

8 servings

For 8 servings

Creamy Avocado Dressing

1/2 cup ripe avocado ((smush into cup to measure, or estimate - 1/2 medium avo))
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp sour cream or yogurt, Greek or plain, unsweetened; optional
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, small, minced
4 tbsp water, to thin the dressing
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Optional flavouring options

flavouring options, Choose from the optional variations in the notes

Equipment

Personal blender
Small food processor

Instructions

Step 1: Put all the ingredients, including any optional flavourings, into a personal blender or small food processor. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: Add water as needed to reach a just-pourable consistency; the dressing should not be very thick or gloopy.
Step 3: Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, lemon juice or oil as needed. Serve as a salad dressing.
Step 4: Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, see the storage note.

Notes

Optional flavour variations

For a Mexican or Southwestern flavour, use lime instead of lemon and add 1/4 cup coriander/cilantro leaves, 1.5 tablespoons chopped red onion and 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder.
For fresh herbs, add 1/4 cup chopped parsley, dill, coriander/cilantro or chives, in any combination. Or add 1.5 tablespoons each of coriander and cilantro.
For ranch flavour, add 1/4 teaspoon each of dried dill, parsley, chives, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper, plus 1/2 teaspoon white sugar.
For extra lemon flavour, add the zest of 1 lemon. For Greek flavour, add 2 teaspoons dried oregano and a squeeze of extra lemon. For Italian flavour, add 1.5 teaspoons mixed dried Italian herbs, or a combination of parsley, oregano, red pepper and basil.
Alternatively, add 1.5 teaspoons of a dried herb mix of your choice.

Storage

Keep the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For storage up to 5 days, leave out the fresh garlic or replace it with 1/4 teaspoon dried garlic powder.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 71 kcal
Fat: 8 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Cholesterol: 2 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

Ripe avocado makes this dressing creamy, with lemon, garlic and olive oil adding tang and richness. Serve it with leafy salads or sturdy vegetables, or use it anywhere you would enjoy a creamy dressing.

Avocado dressing ingredients arranged with labels: yogurt, lemon, avocado, garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil and water — Ingredients for creamy avocado dressing.

Creamy avocado dressing poured over a salad with green beans, tomato and avocado — Avocado dressing served over a green bean and avocado salad.

Creamy Avocado Salad Dressing