Do you have a favorite food, or condiment, that you eat ALL of the time? So much so that you start to get bored with it? You don’t want to replace your favorite food, you just wish that the flavor would surprise you again like the first time you tried it. Don’t sit there looking confused, you know exactly what I’m talking about…..
When you bite into something and your eyes widen…Oooh….this is delicious!! So delicious that you continue eating it on a spoon, crackers, scraps of bread, anything you can get your hands on because it is just that good!!
That is how I have always felt about my Homemade Ranch Dressing, you want to drink it out of the jar. As much as I love it, it was time to mix things up!
I have added many ingredients to my Ranch Dressing over the years, chipotle, guacamole, even barbecue sauce. But I wasn’t in the mood for Mexican or tangy, just different…..Avocado!
How to make Avocado Ranch Dressing:
So I peeled a large avocado and placed it in a large bowl. I squeezed so lemon juice on top {about a Tablespoon} and mashed it until it was smooth{ish}…..
Then added milk {coconut/almond blend}, 1/2 a cup of mayonnaise since it has avocado, garlic, parsley, green onions, and 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar…..
And whisked it all together. Season with salt and pepper, whisk again, and pour into a jar or any container you have on hand…..
Place the Avocado Ranch Dressing in the refrigerator to chill before serving. You may need to add additional milk to thin if it appears to be too thick.
Store unused dressing in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. I have used mine 2 weeks later, well I think it was 2 weeks, I couldn’t remember when I made it and I didn’t drop dead so……
more delicious dressing recipes:
Creamy Feta Dressing {not dairy-free}
Everything Bagel Ranch Dressing
Enjoy!!
Avocado Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cups milk canned coconut, almond, cashew
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 large cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
- 2 Tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
- 3 Tablespoons minced green onions
- 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Place avocado in a large bowl, drizzle with lemon juice and mash until smooth.
- Add milk, mayonnaise, garlic, parsley, green onions, and vinegar. Whisk to combine.
- Pour into a container, seal, and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Use dressing within 7 days.
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
January 29, 2015 at 6:35 amFirst, this is going right on my avocado board, then it’s going on my salad! Yum!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
January 29, 2015 at 2:05 pmWow. I foresee another popular pin right here. 😉 Looks amazing!!
marcie says
January 29, 2015 at 2:14 pmI’m all over this, Lisa! I love Ranch dressing, and adding avocado to it can only make 1,000 times better!
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says
January 31, 2015 at 11:29 amOh man…2 of my very favorite things – Avocado and Ranch Dressing! Looks like it would be dangerously addicting; I bet I would be making things, just so I could have an excuse to use this dressing on top! 🙂
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says
February 3, 2015 at 6:10 amVisiting from Treasure Box Tuesday. I love avocado and have made an avocado salad dressing before which I loved, I shall be trying this soon! I would love for you to stop by and share this and other recipes with us over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday. Have a great day!
Creative Mama Renee says
February 3, 2015 at 9:45 pmWhile I very rarely eat “creamy” type dressings, this sounds amazing! I would probably substitute my trusty plain Greek yogurt in for 1/2 the mayo though (you know, resolutions and such…) Saving and Pinning!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
February 4, 2015 at 10:38 amI love Ranch dressing – I use it on everything! This avocado version sounds delicious – I need to give it a try! 🙂
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
February 4, 2015 at 3:10 pmI need to try this with homemade mayo. Sounds like a great new dressing!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
February 5, 2015 at 9:06 pmYum! I love how you made a great dressing even better… with avocado. Pinning.
Lara says
February 6, 2015 at 12:39 amPretty much anything avocado is THE best! cant wait to try this!
Laura @PetiteAllergyTreats says
February 6, 2015 at 9:30 amI love anything with Avocado and Ranch dressing! Love how you’ve put the best of both worlds together. Can’t wait to feature this on SNF.
Brittanie P says
February 6, 2015 at 9:18 pmIt’s like you knew exactly what I wanted. I love avocados and I LOVE ranch so this is perfect. I am going to pin this so I can remember to make it! Thanks!
Karly says
February 8, 2015 at 6:57 pmThis is right up my alley! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
February 12, 2015 at 10:54 amOh I love homemade dressing…we never buy it! I tend to make vinaigrettes though rather than the creamy ones…no idea why. This looks delicious! Spreading lots of foodie love for you and sharing to my Facebook page right now! Thanks for sharing it with us at #FoodieFriDIY!
Donna Brock says
February 18, 2015 at 9:24 pmI have been searching for a good ranch dressing made without buttermilk (I’m deathly allergic!). I could never find one that quite delivered the flavor my family craved.We love this recipe, only switching lime juice for the lemon. Thanks so much for sharing.
Christine says
February 13, 2017 at 5:49 pmI made this dressing yesterday it is amazing!!! Even my hubby liked it! Definitely my favorite thing about Whole 30! ❤️
Lisa Johnson says
February 18, 2017 at 10:25 pmThat is awesome Christine, I am so glad you guys enjoyed it!! Thanks so much for letting me know. 🙂