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Home >> Food >> Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe

Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe

Published: Oct 25, 2014 · Modified: Nov 9, 2017 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 112 Comments

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This post is brought to you by The Hass Avocado Board through a partnership with Mom It Forward. All opinions are my own.

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My husband and I have been actively working on cutting sugar and unnecessary carbs out of our diets. It's a lifestyle change with the goal to positively impact our overall health. After just a month of eating primarily fruit, veggies and proteins, I've experienced increased energy and a decrease in blood pressure. I've also lost a few pounds.

While my diet is largely fruit and vegetable based, I am not avoiding fats. In fact, I'm probably eating more of them. The difference is that I'm consuming HEALTHY FATS, versus saturated fat that clogs your arteries. The one fruit that has gotten me through many of my cravings while providing a healthy dose of fats and nutrients is the Hass Avocado. I thought I enjoyed avocados before this lifestyle change (how can anyone resist guacamole?), but now I'm downright obsessed with them ... eating Has avocados on almost a daily basis!

One of my most useful discoveries has been that Hass Avocados can be used in far more ways than mashed in dips and sliced for toppings on a salad. The healthy monounsaturated fats, and nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, make them an excellent substitute for mayonnaise in salad dressings, too!

avocado dressing

Recently I came up with a smooth & creamy salad dressing to take the place of my beloved ranch dressing. With only a few ingredients, this fresh avocado dressing is easy to make and perfect on salads or as a veggie dip. You could even mix it with tuna for an awesome tuna salad ... it's just so yummy! Oh, and this recipe is gluten-free, vegan, paleo and whole30 approved!

Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe

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Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe
Author: Stefanie Fauquet
Ingredients
  • 1 ripe Hass Avocado
  • 1 cup coconut milk from a can without added sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and mix until thoroughly combined. If you want a thinner dressing, add more lime juice. Lemon juice can also be used. Use immediately.

Did you know that one-fifth of a medium avocado (1 oz.) has only 50 calories and less than 1 gram of sugar? Fresh avocados are also cholesterol and sodium free, and a great source of fiber, potassium, iron, lutein & zeaxanthin.

Check out this video for even more facts about the wonderful avocado.

Did you learn anything new? For more info, nutrition facts and recipes featuring Hass Avocado, visit www.LoveOneToday.com and make sure to follow the Hass Avocado Board on Facebook and Twitter.

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  1. Mary Happymommy

    October 25, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    I learned that avocados are a fruit.

    Reply
  2. Lisa Brown

    October 25, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    I learned that since avocados have a seed, it is considered a fruit.

    Reply
  3. Betsy Barnes

    October 25, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    I learned that kids today have a way better handle on being healthy than I did! Also, that avocado is a fruit, always thought it was a veggie! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Janet W.

    October 25, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    I learned from the video that they are considered fruits because they have seeds. Vegetables don't have seeds.

    Reply
  5. Elena

    October 25, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    I learned that avocado is a fruit

    Reply
  6. Amanda Sakovitz

    October 25, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    i learned that avocado is actually a fruit. that kid was really smart!

    Reply
  7. Heather Hayes Panjon

    October 25, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    I Learned That Avocado Is A Fruit.

    Reply
  8. Elle

    October 25, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    I learned that avocados are sodium and cholesterol free.

    Reply
  9. Kelly D

    October 25, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    I learned that Avocados are cholesterol free.

    Reply
  10. Thomas Murphy

    October 25, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    I learned Avocados are cholesterol free and are a fruit.

    Reply
  11. Jennifer Marie

    October 25, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    I learned that avocados are cholesterol free.

    Reply
  12. meredith

    October 25, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    I didnt know avocados are a yummy fruit

    Reply
  13. HS

    October 25, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    Avocado is actually a fruit.

    Reply
  14. Rochel S

    October 25, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    I learned that avocados are cholesterol free.

    Reply
  15. Susan Christy

    October 25, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    Avocados are cholesterol free - who knew?!?

    Reply
  16. Barbara Montag

    October 25, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    Something I learned which surprised me - an avocado is a fruit.
    thank you

    Reply
  17. heather

    October 26, 2014 at 12:39 am

    I learned they avocados are fruit didn"t know that.

    Reply
  18. nicole dz

    October 26, 2014 at 1:00 am

    I learned from the video that avocados are considered a fruit.

    Reply
  19. Nicole Millheim

    October 26, 2014 at 1:02 am

    I learned Avocado is a fruit..yum!

    Reply
  20. Heather Dawn

    October 26, 2014 at 7:57 am

    I learned that avocados are a fruit, since It has a seed inside.

    Reply
  21. Julie Wood

    October 26, 2014 at 8:16 am

    I learned that avocados have a seed, and that it is considered a fruit.

    Reply
  22. Stephanie

    October 26, 2014 at 9:02 am

    I learned that since avocados have a seed, it is considered a fruit! Pretty neat

    Reply
  23. shelly peterson

    October 26, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    I learned that avocados aren't a vegetable, they are a fruit because they have a seed.

    Reply
  24. Rosie

    October 26, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Wow - avocados don't have cholesterol - I thought it did! Now I really want to eat them all the time!

    Reply
  25. Kristen

    October 26, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    Avocados are a fruit.

    Reply
  26. James Robert

    October 26, 2014 at 7:02 pm

    I learned that avocados are a fruit because of seeds

    Reply
  27. sara wood

    October 26, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    I learned that avocados are a fruit.

    Reply
  28. Jessica Beard

    October 26, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    I learned that avocados are a fruit.

    Reply
  29. Jordan

    October 26, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    Seems to be everyone's reply to the video, but I had no idea avocados were fruits! Funny. I also didn't know they were cholesterol free.

    Reply
  30. Danielle D

    October 27, 2014 at 11:48 am

    That they are fruit!

    Reply
  31. Adrienne gordon

    October 27, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    they have no cholesterol.

    Reply
  32. Ashley H

    October 27, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    I learned avocados are fruit.

    Reply
  33. Margaret Smith

    October 27, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    What a cute video. I learned that avocados are a fruit because it has a seed.

    Reply
  34. SarahD

    October 27, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    I didn't know that avocados were cholesterol free, however, I did know that they were a fruit! 🙂

    Reply
  35. Kimmy Ripley

    October 27, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    I did not know that they were considered to be a fruit.

    Reply
  36. Tara

    October 27, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Avocados are a fruit!

    Reply
  37. Denise S

    October 27, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    I learned that avocados have a seed, so they are a fruit.

    Reply
  38. Sarah Hayes

    October 27, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    i learned that they are a fruit

    Reply
  39. heather s

    October 27, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    I learned they are cholesterol free.

    Reply
  40. Claudia Davis

    October 28, 2014 at 12:30 am

    I learned avocados are a fruit because they have a seed (and that they are green and you can make guacamole from them). LOL

    Reply
  41. danielle Marie

    October 28, 2014 at 4:32 am

    i learned that the avocado is a fruit. i guess i knew that but didnt really think about it.

    Reply
  42. Amy Pratt

    October 28, 2014 at 7:42 am

    I had no idea that avacados were a fruit. I also didn't know they were cholesterol free.

    Reply
  43. Rachel Travis

    October 28, 2014 at 9:34 am

    Avacado is considered a fruit since it has a seed!

    Reply
  44. Nicole Vosburgh

    October 28, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Who knew that an avacado is a fruit? Learning something new each day 🙂

    Reply
  45. nickie

    October 28, 2014 at 11:08 am

    I learned that Avocados are cholesterol free.

    Reply
  46. Mary Cloud

    October 28, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    I learned that Avocado's are fruits
    annabella @ centurytel dot net

    Reply
  47. Debbi Wellenstein

    October 28, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    A very smart little person said you can make guacamole from avocados! Good tip!

    Reply
  48. Seth

    October 28, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    I learned that avocados are fruits.

    Reply
  49. Brenda Haines

    October 28, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    I learned that avatados are green 🙂 So cute!!!

    Reply
  50. Pat B

    October 28, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    I learned that avocados are a fruit and are great for a cholesterol-free diet.

    Reply
  51. Cynthia C

    October 28, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    I learned that avocados are fruits.

    Reply
  52. Suzanne K

    October 28, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    I learned that Fresh avocados are also cholesterol and sodium free and a good source of potassium.

    Reply
  53. Kim Keithline

    October 28, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    I learned that avocados are cholestrol free

    Reply
  54. Stacey b

    October 28, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    I never realized it was a fruit - or thought to add it to a smoothie for added flavor.

    Reply
  55. steve weber

    October 28, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    I learned that avocados are a fruit.

    Reply
  56. Kim D.

    October 29, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    I learned that avocados are fruit.

    Reply
  57. Emily Morelli

    October 29, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    I learned that kids are funny and that avocados are fruits because they have seeds.

    Reply
  58. Kim Henrichs

    October 29, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    Avocado is a fruit! And a totally delicious one at that.

    Reply
  59. Sarah Hirsch

    October 30, 2014 at 10:39 am

    I learned that avocados have no cholesterol

    Reply
  60. Courtnie

    October 30, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    I learned avocados are cholesterol free.

    Reply
  61. beth shepherd

    October 30, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    I learned that they are a fruit. I didnt know that.

    Reply
  62. Christine

    October 30, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    I learned that avocado is a fruit

    Reply
  63. Leanne Godfrey

    October 30, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    I learned that avocados are cholesterol-free!

    Reply
  64. ellen beck

    October 31, 2014 at 2:36 am

    I thought avacados were a vegatable, I learned that they are a fruit! I didnt know that, but it makes sense because they grow on trees and fruit is usually on treese.

    Reply
  65. Lisa V.

    October 31, 2014 at 10:10 am

    I learned that avocados don’t have cholesterol.

    Reply
  66. Tina M

    October 31, 2014 at 11:56 am

    Avocado is a fruit, bot veggie.

    Reply
  67. Cori Westphal

    October 31, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    I love the part about dairy coming from dairy queen! hahahaha!

    I learned that Avocados are a fruit! And that they are cholesterol free!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    Reply
  68. Jillian T

    October 31, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    I learned that avocados are actually fruit.

    Reply
  69. Daniel M

    October 31, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    learned avocados are cholesterol free

    Reply
  70. tallcapp

    October 31, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    I learned that an avocado is a fruit. I never thought about it before.

    Reply
  71. Kathleen

    October 31, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    I learned that avocado is a fruit.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  72. Melanie

    November 01, 2014 at 3:13 am

    I knew that avocados are a fruit, but I didn't know it's because they have seeds.

    Reply
  73. joe gersch

    November 01, 2014 at 4:42 am

    i learned avacados are fruit

    Reply
  74. Don D

    November 01, 2014 at 9:54 am

    I learned that avocados are fruits and that veggies do not have seeds. Also, I had no idea that all dairy items came from Dairy Queen....it is so obvious in hindsight.

    Reply
  75. Erica B.

    November 01, 2014 at 11:59 am

    They are considered a fruit.

    Reply
  76. Robin

    November 01, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    I learned that they are considered to be a fruit.

    Reply
  77. Carolyn Daley

    November 01, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    I learned that avocados are considered a fruit.

    Reply
  78. Chrysa

    November 01, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    I learned that since they don't have seeds, Avocados are considered a fruit rather than a vegetable.

    Reply
  79. Ellie Wright

    November 01, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    I learned that avocados are sodium and cholesterol free. I didn't know that about cholesterol.

    Reply
  80. Francine Anchondo

    November 01, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    I learned avocados are fruits.

    Reply
  81. kyl neusch

    November 01, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    are considered fruits because they have seeds

    Reply
  82. Sarah Jestings

    November 01, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    I always thought avocado's were a veggie I was wrong they are a fruit.

    Reply
  83. Caroline Wampler

    November 01, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    I learned that avocado is a fruit.

    Reply
  84. Samantha

    November 01, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    They are cholesterol free! I would have never thought that!

    Reply
  85. Jennifer

    November 01, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    I learned from the little girl in the video that you can put avocado on anything!

    Reply
  86. Richard Hicks

    November 01, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    I learned that they have no cholesterol

    Reply
  87. Sonya

    November 01, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    I learned that avocados are cholesterol free!

    Reply
  88. Jennifer Reed

    November 01, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    I love the lesson that we can make a change with children. They will learn to like healthy foods by watching us. Plus avocado can go on anything!

    Reply
  89. Laurie Emerson

    November 01, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    I learned that Avocado is a fruit. I thought it was a vegetable!

    Reply
  90. Marilyn L

    November 01, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    I didn't know it was a fruit

    Reply
  91. Lindsey Garrison

    November 01, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    I learned that they are fruit not veggies.

    Reply
  92. Rosanne

    November 01, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    I knew they were a "good fat" but didn't know they are a good source of fiber

    Reply
  93. Stephanie Larison

    November 01, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    I had no clue that avocado is a fruit.

    Reply
  94. Shannon

    November 02, 2014 at 12:01 am

    Avocado is a fruit because of the seed.

    Reply
  95. Roxann

    November 02, 2014 at 1:22 am

    I learned that Avocados are considered fruit since they have a seed.

    Reply
  96. Becca

    November 02, 2014 at 1:54 am

    I learned the answer to the fruit or vegetable question. It is a fruit because it has a seed!

    Reply
  97. Cheryl

    November 02, 2014 at 7:21 am

    I had never thought about if it was a fruit or a veggie! Now I know.

    Reply
  98. Justin

    November 02, 2014 at 7:34 am

    its a fruit?

    Reply
  99. tina reynolds

    November 02, 2014 at 8:11 am

    I had no idea that Avocado is considered a fruit since it has seeds inside it

    Reply
  100. Erin M.

    November 02, 2014 at 11:00 am

    I learned that avocados are sodium free

    Reply
  101. Amy Deeter

    November 02, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    learned that Avocados are cholesterol free.

    Reply
  102. Tammy Farrar

    November 02, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    i had no idea avocados were fruits

    Reply
  103. Iliana Blair

    November 02, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    Cholesterol free!

    Reply
  104. Peter G

    November 02, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    I learned that an avocado is a fruit.

    Reply
  105. Betty C

    November 02, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    I learned that avocados are actually considered a fruit.

    Reply
  106. Susan Smith

    November 02, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    I learned that avocados are cholesterol free.

    Reply
  107. Megan Filzen

    November 02, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    No SODIUM????? WHAT!!!! NO WAY!

    Reply
  108. Terry Cross

    November 02, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    I learned that avocados are a fruit

    Reply
  109. Sharon

    November 02, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    I learned that an avocado is a fruit.

    Reply
  110. Bryan E.

    November 02, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway… Avocados are fruits...and no sleep & no water ---> death !

    Reply
  111. Sand

    November 02, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    I learned that avocados are sodium and cholesterol free.

    Reply
  112. Trisha McKee

    November 02, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    Avocados are fruits and this is so because they have seeds. I never realized that veggies don't have seeds.

    Reply

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