Creamy Cilantro-Avocado Dressing

Creamy Cilantro-Avocado Dressing

Burris, Ken

Provided by: EatingWell

10 mins total 10 mins prep 16 calories/serving Full Screen

Servings

Use this tangy, creamy cilantro-avocado dressing on a salad of romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes and black beans, with crumbled tortilla chips or toasted pine nuts on top.

Ingredients

• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, quartered
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

• 1. Place avocado, cilantro, yogurt, scallions, garlic, lime juice, sugar and salt in a blender; blend until smooth.
• To Make Ahead: Cover and refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 3 days.

• Filed under:
• American,
• No Cook,
• Blender,
• Easy,
• 30 Minute,
• Quick,
• Low Carb,
• Low Cholesterol,
• Low Fat,
• Vegetarian,
• Diabetic,
• Gluten Free,
• Healthy,
• Appetizer,
• Dinner,
• Salad,
• Lunch,
• Fall,
• Spring,
• Summer,
• Winter

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