This low carb creamy avocado lime dressing is delicious, fresh and tangy. It can also be used as a keto dip or spread for meats. The avocado creaminess tastes great with Mexican fare as well. Only 1.4g net carbs for 2 tablespoons.
You might really like this low carb creamy cilantro lime coleslaw recipe too!
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This recipe was born out of an abundance of avocados from a Costco run. Did you ever impulsively buy too much at Costco? Does anyone ever not impulsively buy too much at Costco? Well I had more avocados than I could eat and two tubs of dips in my refrigerator so guacamole was out. Then I remembered I could make this low carb creamy avocado lime dressing with them and voila.
All the things you can do with avocados
I have quite a few avocado recipes that I really like. A super easy low carb snack are these tomato, avocado & salami snacks. I also have some a tasty recipe for Greek guacamole and they are great in smoothies like this mango match smoothie. Lastly would you believe I put avocados in this low carb chocolate peanut butter pudding?
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- Low Carb Greek Guacamole
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- Tomato Avocado Salami Bites
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- Mango Matcha Smoothie
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- Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pudding
How do you like your dressing?
This dressing came out really thick. I even added some water to it to thin it out but it’s still thick. Therefore I think you could even use it as a dip or a topping on chicken or fish. As a dressing I mixed it with my greens first and then added my toppings. It was delicious.
It’s very tangy and I like that in a salad dressing. However if you want a bit of sweetness, orange juice would be a nice addition.
Creamy Avocado Dressing Ingredients
The ingredients I used for this dressing or keto dip are: avocados, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt & pepper. If you are not a cilantro fan, you can substitute parsley or leave it out all together.
Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing Recipe
Of course this is ridiculously easy to make. Just throw your ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend well and then add to a bottle or jar. By the way, I have a mini food processor like this that is perfect for these small batch recipes.
Well I hope you like this creamy avocado dressing. I used mine up quickly but I wish I would have tried it with fish or even on tacos because I think it would be quite tasty. Now that I’m thinking of it, try it on a turkey sandwich or wrap. I bet it would be perfect!
I did have a leftover piece of chicken and loved how good it was this dip (see below). It’s great with a drier piece of meat like chicken breast or pork.
Well I think I should head out to Costco again so I can make some more. Enjoy. The nutritional information for 1 serving (2 Tablespoons) is:
123 cals / 12.3g fat/ 4g carbs / 2.6g fiber / 0.8g protein = 1.4g net carbs
Avocado Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 avocados
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
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Process until smooth.
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Refrigerate for up to a week.
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Use as a dressing or dip or even for onto of fish, chicken, pork or beef.
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Try it on sandwiches too!
Laura
April 18, 2019 at 1:19 amEasy, tasty, really unique for salads. I would use this on sandwiches, too.
A food processor is probably necessary for it to be made quickly, but I imagine this could be made by hand, too.
I made this to bring over to a friend’s house tonight, and they were so thankful because it’s keto-friendly. Tasted great with all the sides we had.
Denise
April 18, 2019 at 12:31 pmHi Laura,
So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!
Christina
March 3, 2019 at 1:23 pmThis is fantastic! I’m a dip lover and this is amazing as dip for veggies. I made it to go with my taco salad but It is so good I cut up some veggies and did it for lunch!! Thank you for this awesome recipe
Denise
March 3, 2019 at 6:03 pmHI Christina, so glad you liked it! I love just about everything that has avocados. That’s a great idea about the vegetables… I’ll have to try that!
Linzi
January 14, 2019 at 7:14 pmThis is delicious!!! Scrumptious, and flavorful. you will be making this again, and again. Thank you so much for sharing this fabulous recipe. Mmmmm……..
Denise
January 15, 2019 at 9:56 amHi Linzi,
So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!
Patty
August 13, 2018 at 2:09 pmI know you state here per serving the calorie breakdown but what is the serving size. Is it 1 oz 2tbsp????
Denise
August 13, 2018 at 4:24 pmHi Patty,
It’s 2 tablespoons. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!
Edie
June 25, 2018 at 10:59 pmI can’t wait to try this! Question…how long would a batch of this last in the fridge?
Denise
June 26, 2018 at 8:14 amHi Edie,
I would say a week to be safe. Hope you like it!
Patti
March 30, 2018 at 4:12 pmYum. I love avocados and this creamy dressing sounds fantastic.
Denise
April 1, 2018 at 6:49 amThanks Patti, there are lots of things you can do with it too.
Veena Azmanov
March 30, 2018 at 12:32 pmI love creamy dressings so I often use Avocado in my dressing too. Especially when making leafy salads. This sounds so yum. Saving for later.
Denise
April 1, 2018 at 6:49 amI love avocados too….any excuse to use them, I do.
Jeff
February 20, 2018 at 9:27 pmI’ve made this dressing several times. I want everyone to know how much I love this recipe. I use it as a dressing for a simple green salad, a dip for chips and it replaces mayonnaise in sandwiches. It elevates a simple tuna sandwich to something I could never have imagined. I’m fortunate to live in California where I have a constant supply of fresh avocados. If you love avocados, you need to try this very easy and delicious recipe. Thank you for posting!
Denise
February 21, 2018 at 7:24 amThank you Jeff that made my day! So glad you liked it and thank you for taking the time to comment. I’ll have to try that with my tuna next time.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
July 16, 2015 at 1:10 amThis is totally up my alley! Avocados, cilantro, limes…those are three things that I buy every single trip to the grocery store. We literally have them in the house at all times, I cook with them so often. I’m always up to try a new recipe…can’t wait wait to try yours!
Debi @ Surroundings by Debi
July 14, 2015 at 10:40 pmThis looks delicious! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop! I have featured you on my Tuesday Treasures! Hope you can stop by and take a look!
wildviolets@comcast.net
July 15, 2015 at 6:38 pmThanks! I just stopped by your site and it’s beautiful!
Natasha in Oz
July 5, 2015 at 6:14 pmThat looks soooo delicious! Your photos are stunning too. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Found your blog via ‘Happiness is Homemade’.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
wildviolets@comcast.net
July 6, 2015 at 9:43 amThank you Natasha!
Jennifer Stewart
June 23, 2015 at 1:46 pmI love homemade dressings but miss the creamy ones! Thanks for a great recipe that adds creaminess but not all the chemicals and unhealthy stuff!
wildviolets@comcast.net
June 24, 2015 at 5:03 pmYes, I agree!