Homemade Avocado Ranch Lime Dressing with freshly squeezed lime makes a tasty salad dressing or a perfect dip!
You'll love this avocado ranch dressing
This creamy avocado dressing has become a staple in my kitchen.. There’s something about the smooth, fresh flavor of avocado combined with a hint of lime that makes it irresistible. It’s so easy to whip up, whether I’m looking for a quick salad dressing, a tasty dip for veggies, or a topping for tacos.
My family loves this as much as I do. It’s always a hit when I set it out with fresh-cut veggies or tortilla chips. I also appreciate how versatile it is, making even the simplest dishes feel extra special.
If you’re an avocado lover like me, this dressing is bound to become one of your go-to recipes too!
Avocado salad dressing ingredients
This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.
- Avocados - You need two ripe avocados. Test the avocados by gently squeezing in the center. If there's a slight give, the avocados are ripe.
- Buttermilk - Adds creaminess and tang to the dressing.
- Sour Cream - Or plain Greek Yogurt adds to the creaminess.
- Lime - You'll need one lime for the juice and zest. Be certain to check out my tips on how to zest a lime!
- Seasoning - Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley and dried dill weed.
- Sugar - Just a ½ teaspoon is added. The sugar helps bring all the flavors together.
How to make avocado lime ranch dressing
In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.
- Remove the avocado from the peel and remove pit. Place in a food processor along with buttermilk and sour cream.
- Process until smooth.
- Add oil, vinegar, lime juice, zest, seasoning and sugar.
- Process until well mixed.
- Scrap down sides and taste. Add additional salt and pepper if needed.
- If you want a thinner, more pourable dressing, add 2 tablespoons of water and puree together.
Avocado Dressing Recipe Tips
- Make certain your avocados are very ripe and soft.
- Store dressing in a covered container in the refrigerator and use within 3-5 days.
- To make it thinner, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of water until the desired consistency is met.
Avocado ranch dressing variations
- Add a handful of fresh cilantro to the dressing. Puree with the seasonings.
- Make it spicy by adding a finely chopped jalapeno pepper. Puree in the dressing.
- Add a ¼ teaspoon of ground cumin.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest instead of the lime.
Ways to use avocado ranch dressing
- Serve as a dressing on your favorite green salad.
- Drizzle over tacos for a creamy, flavorful touch.
- Serve with freshly cut veggies
- Bake up some tortilla chips and serve as a dipping sauce.
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Lime Avocado Ranch Dressing
Equipment
- Measuring Spoons
- Zester
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados (Peeled and pitted)
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- zest from one lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Place avocados, sour cream and buttermilk in a food processor.2 ripe avocados, ¼ cup buttermilk, ¼ cup sour cream
- Process until smooth.
- Add vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, seasonings and sugar. Process until well blended.2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 Tablespoons lime juice, zest from one lime, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried dill, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon sugar
- Scrape down sides of food processor and taste dressing. Add additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water if a thinner dressing is desired.
Notes
- Make certain your avocados are very ripe and soft.
- Store dressing in a covered container in the refrigerator and use within 3-5 days.
- To make it thinner, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of water until the desired consistency is met.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published in June 2015. The recipe, images and information have all been updated.
Heather says
This looks like a great way to use up avocados!
Happy Friday!
Kathy says
Thanks, Heather!
CakeSpy says
I love avocado in everything from guacamole to sandwiches to even cake (yes really). This dressing / dip looks like my new favorite "put on everything" recipe.
Kathy says
In cake? Wow! Avocados really are quite versatile, but I never thought about cake!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I sooooo love avocado! On their own, in a salad dressing, part of a salsa - yessssss!
Kathy says
I totally agree with you!