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    Bites with Bri » Sauce & Dip » Homemade Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

    Homemade Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

    Published: Apr 2, 2021 · Modified: May 19, 2022 by Brianna May · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Homemade Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing is creamy, tangy, and absolutely addicting. Great as a dipping sauce or salad dressing, this ranch tastes amazing on everything! It is loaded with lots of herbs and spices that will give any dish a flavor boost.

    overhead shot of dressing and fries

    I am kind of a ranch dressing connoisseur. It is by far my absolute favorite condiment. And I can still remember the first time I tasted ranch and let's just say it was love at first bite. What is your favorite condiment?

    I am always looking for ways to spice up this classic dressing. So I put a bit of a Mexican inspired spin on traditional ranch dressing by adding avocado and lime.

    The avocado adds a beautiful color, extra creaminess, and lots of healthy fats. And the lime juice adds an extra tang. These flavors make this dressing perfect for southwest salads, burrito bowls, or tacos.

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    • Homemade Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

    Highlights

    • Ready in 5 minutes or less
    • Extra creamy from the avocado
    • Use it as a dressing, dip, or sauce
    • Easy to make ahead of time

    Ingredients

    overhead shot of all of the ingredients
    • Dried chives: You can use 2 teaspoons of dried chives instead.
    • Greek yogurt: You can replace this with sour cream.

    Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

    Instructions

    before you start

    • Locate your food processor! This is key to getting the dressing extra creamy and blended.

    Step 1: Add all of the ingredients into the food processor.

    Step 2: Pulse until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed to make sure everything is combined.

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all of the ingredients in the food processor
overhead shot of finished sauce with fries

    Expert Tips

    • Use a pretty ripe avocado. If the avocado is too hard, it will not blend as well and the dressing will not be as smooth and creamy.
    • To make this dressing spicy, try adding a fresh jalapeño. You can remove the seeds for less spice or leave them for more heat.
    • If you want the dressing to be thinner, add a splash more buttermilk and pulse until it is the desired consistency.

    FAQs

    How do I store homemade ranch?

    Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

    Does this dressing turn brown because of the avocado?

    I normally keep this dressing in my fridge for 3-4 days and have not experienced it turning brown. If you keep it longer (not recommended), it might.

    Can you use milk instead of buttermilk in ranch dressing?

    I do not recommend replacing the buttermilk with regular milk. Buttermilk is thicker and has a nice tang. In a pinch you can make your own buttermilk replacement by combining 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. You would substitute the ½ cup of buttermilk in this recipe for ½ cup of this mixture.

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    Homemade Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

    This Homemade Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing is creamy, tangy, and absolutely addicting. Great as a dipping sauce or salad dressing, this ranch tastes amazing on everything! It is loaded with lots of herbs and spices that will give any dish a flavor boost.
    Servings10 ounces
    Prep5 minutes
    Total5 minutes
    Course: Sauce/Dip
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Author: Brianna May

    Ingredients:

    • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
    • ½ cup (113g) greek yogurt
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 2 Tablespoons lime juice, 1-2 limes
    • 2 Tablespoons chopped chives
    • 2 Tablespoons minced white onion
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
    • ⅛ teaspoon dried dill
    • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder

    Instructions:

    • Review all recipe notes and instructions before beginning.
    • Add all of the ingredients into the food processor.
    • Pulse until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed to make sure everything is combined.

    Notes:

    Dried chives: You can use 2 teaspoons of dried chives instead.
    Greek yogurt: You can replace this with sour cream.
    Use a pretty ripe avocado. If the avocado is too hard, it will not blend as well and the dressing will not be as smooth and creamy.
    To make this dressing spicy, try adding a fresh jalapeño. You can remove the seeds for less spice or leave them for more heat.
    If you want the dressing to be thinner, add a splash more buttermilk and pulse until it is the desired consistency.
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