This Quick Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe (Vegan Option) is a great dressing that can be used in a variety of ways. This is a recipe for all avocado lovers and it is a perfect way to use up your ripe avocados. It is so much healthier than using store-bought dressings and is one of my favorite ways to use avocados.

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Avocados are full of healthy fats which is a great thing for your body and immune system. They can easily be found at your local grocery store.

How to choose avocados from the grocery store

When picking avocados from the grocery store look for ones that are dark green and firm. Make sure the avocados are also free of bruises and breaks in the skin. If you want to eat avocados right away then pick them when dark green in colour and more soft than firm.

avocado salad dressing in a mason jar with the lid off with an avocado and a lemon to the side of it

There is nothing more simple than making your own avocado salad dressing and it is so easy and quick to make! This recipe is made with whole-food ingredients and can be poured over your favorite salads and leafy greens.

It is great for a vegan diet if you use a milk alternative like a cup of almond milk instead for a vegan version. If you use whole milk it makes for a creamy dairy dressing that is full of flavor.

Quick Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe (Vegan Option) in a mason jar with the lid off with a stream of the dressing being poured into from a spoon above it

This healthy salad dressing has a lovely green colour, creamy texture and so much flavor. It uses fresh ingredients, no Greek yogurt, olive oils or avocado oils. I know a lot of people do not like having oils in their diets and not everyone has yogurt in their fridges all the time. This recipe however is made with ingredients that are more common to have.

Quick Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe (Vegan Option) in a mason jar with the lid off with a spoon over it holding some of the dressing

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What can you use Avocado Dressing for?

On Tacos
In burrito Bowls
On a grain bowl
On salads
On chicken
On taco salads
As a pasta sauce
On grilled or roasted vegetables
On wraps
As a dip for tortilla chips
As a dip for sweet potato fries

What is avocado dressing made of?

This Quick Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe (Vegan Option) is made with simple ingredients which include:

One whole avocado- Ripe with the seed and skin removed
Whole milk or a milk alternative- Makes for a creamy dressing
Lemon juice- Either from fresh lemons or bottled lemon juice. I use the juice of a whole lemon
One garlic clove- Peeled
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cayenne pepper (optional)- If you don't have cayenne pepper you could also add a dash of hot sauce, I like to add franks hot sauce sometimes

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What are some milk alternatives

Soy Milk
Almond Milk
Coconut Milk
Oat milk
Cashew Milk
Hemp Milk

How to make creamy avocado dressing?

Add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend for 1 to 2 minutes. With these simple steps you will be able to have your own avocado salad dressing in minutes.

How long does avocado dressing last?

This creamy dressing will last up to 3 days in the fridge. Make sure to store it in an air tight container or in a mason jar.

Quick Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe (Vegan Option) in a mason jar and getting ready to go into the fridge

Will avocado dressing turn brown?

Yes, it can turn brown if it is exposed to air. Make sure you store this dressing in an airtight container in the fridge. The lemon juice in the recipe helps to stop it from turning brown.

How to ripen unripe avocados?

Place the avocado in a brown paper bag with either an apple or a banana. Fold the bag to close it and leave it at room temperature. The avocados should ripen within 2-3 days.

What is the texture of a ripe avocado?

A ripe avocado will have a buttery, smooth and creamy texture that melts in your mouth. One way to check if the avocados are ripe is by the stem. If the stem comes off easily when you rub it then the avocado is ripe. If the stem doesn't come off then it is not ripe enough to eat yet.

How do you store avocados?

Keep avocados at room temperature until they are ripe. If you are not going to use them right away once they ripen then place them in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days.

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Quick Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe (Vegan Option)

Recipe by The Happy HomemakerCourse: condimentsDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1.25

cup

A simple dressing for your favorite salads

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado, pitted and the skin removed
Juice of a lemon or 2-3 Tbsp. of lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 cup whole milk or a milk alternative
salt and pepper to taste
optional, dash of cayenne pepper

Directions

Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend for 1-2 minutes. Use right away or store it in the fridge for up to 3 days in a mason jar or in an air tight container.

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