Avocado Ranch Dressing
Recipe: #13169
July 18, 2014
Categories: Avocado, Mexican, 5 Ingredients Or Less, 5-Minute Prep, One-Pot Meal, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Salad Dressing, more
"One of the Mexican restaurants had this. It was wonderful."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (68.1 g)
- Calories 205.8
- Total Fat - 21.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.3 g
- Cholesterol - 9.5 mg
- Sodium - 321.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 4.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.6 g
- Sugars - 1.3 g
- Protein - 1.2 g
- Calcium - 15.8 mg
- Iron - 0.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 4 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Mash avocado. Mix in ranch dressing.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Choose an avocado that is ripe and soft, but not mushy.
- Choose a ranch dressing that you like the taste of.
- Plain Greek yogurt instead of ranch dressing - Greek yogurt is a healthier alternative to ranch dressing and still provides a creamy texture.
- Mango instead of avocado - Mango is a sweet and juicy fruit that provides a unique flavor to the dressing, and is a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Cilantro Lime Variation Mash avocado and mix in ranch dressing. Add 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro and the juice of one lime to the mixture. Stir until combined.
Greek Yogurt Variation Mash avocado and mix in ranch dressing. Add 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder to the mixture. Stir until combined.
Grilled Chicken with Avocado Ranch Dressing: Grilled chicken served with a creamy and flavorful avocado ranch dressing makes a delicious and healthy meal. The ranch dressing adds a hint of Mexican flavors, while the avocado adds a creamy texture and healthy fats.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Roasted sweet potatoes are a great accompaniment to the grilled chicken and avocado ranch dressing. The sweetness of the potatoes balances out the creamy and savory flavors of the dressing, while providing additional nutrients and fiber. Roasting the potatoes brings out their natural sweetness and gives them a crispy texture.
FAQ
Q: How long will this dressing last?
A: This dressing should last up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Make sure to store it in an airtight container.
Q: Does this dressing contain dairy?
A: No, this dressing is dairy-free and vegan-friendly. It is made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs.
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Fun facts:
Avocado Ranch Dressing was popularized in the 1990s, when the Tex-Mex cuisine was becoming increasingly popular in the United States.
The combination of avocado and ranch dressing is said to have been invented by the famous chef, Wolfgang Puck, who is known for his signature Californian cuisine.