Avocado Lime Ranch

Creamy, zesty, and bursting with fresh flavor, this Avocado Lime Ranch is a game-changer for dressings and dips! Featuring ripe avocado, tangy lime juice, and the perfect blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk, this recipe achieves an ultra-smooth, luxuriously creamy texture that will elevate any meal. Seasoned with fragrant garlic and onion powders, a hint of dill, and the brightness of fresh cilantro, it offers a balanced flavor profile with a pop of herbal goodness. Optional jalapeño adds a customizable spicy kick for heat lovers. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing pairs beautifully with crisp salads, grilled veggies, tacos, or as a luscious dip for chips and veggies. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld for ultimate deliciousness. Your homemade dressing game just got an avocado upgrade—give this Avocado Lime Ranch a try today!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 whole ripe avocado
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 whole jalapeño (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the ripe avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh into a blender or food processor.

Step 2

Add fresh lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk to the blender.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, and dried dill.

Step 4

Add the fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped.

Step 5

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.

Step 6

For a spicy kick, add half of a chopped jalapeño, seeds removed, to the blender.

Step 7

Blend all the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice as desired.

Step 9

Transfer the dressing to a jar or a bottle and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 10

Shake well before using. Serve chilled as a dressing or dip for your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	435.6 grams (435.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	962

Total Fat 90.30g	116%
Saturated Fat 23.60g	118%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 123mg	41%
Sodium 886mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 41.00g	15%
Dietary Fiber 11.00g	39%
Total Sugars 11.90g
Protein 9.60g	19%

Vitamin D 32IU	159%
Calcium 270mg	21%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 938mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.1%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 16.2%