Keto Avocado Lime Dressing – easy low carb dip or spread

Name: Avocado Lime Dressing
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
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

March 30, 2018 by Denise 36 Comments

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This keto creamy avocado lime dressing is delicious, fresh and tangy. It can also be used as a low carb dip or sauce for chicken or fish. The creamy avocado tastes great with Mexican dishes as well. Only 1.4g net carbs for 2 tablespoons.

You might really like this low carb creamy avocado lime coleslaw recipe too!

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This avocado dressing 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 thought to make this keto creamy avocado lime dressing with them. It’s not only easy and delicious but it has only 1.4g net carbs for 2 tablespoons.

Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing
Recipe in a Nutshell

Add avocados, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt & pepper to a high speed blender or food processor.
Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
If too thick add a bit more water.
Store in a container in the refrigerator
Can be used as a salad dressing, keto dip or even a topping for meat and fish.
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe card you can print and save for later.

Keto recipes using 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 a tasty recipe for Greek guacamole and they are great in smoothies bowls. Lastly would you believe I put avocados in this low carb chocolate peanut butter pudding?

: Low Carb Greek Guacamole

: Tomato Avocado Salami Bites

: Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pudding

How do you like your dressing?

This avocado 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 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.

white plate with baked chicken and creamy avocado sauce

This keto dressing can also be an avocado sauce for chicken!

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

Yield: 8

: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

This is a delicious, fresh and tangy dressing that can also be used as a dip or topping for meats. The avocado creaminess tastes great with Mexican fare as well.

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

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
Process until smooth.
Refrigerate for up to a week.
Use as a dressing or dip or even for onto of fish, chicken, pork or beef.
Try it on sandwiches too!

Notes

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

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 123

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Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. You should always do your own calculations if you are concerned about the accuracy of this or any recipe. I use the Lose It app for all of my nutritional information because I have for years.

Comments

Terri Embery

February 21, 2021 at 12:54 pm

How can you make this creamier?

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- Denise
  
  February 22, 2021 at 6:57 am
  
  Hi Terri, it might be the avocado. It should be ripe … that is when you press on the outside it should give a little. Also you could eliminate the water if you want. Hope that helps!
  
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Brenda

August 23, 2020 at 5:28 pm

Tried it loved it! I was using up the last bit of my frozen diced avocados (made a lot of smoothies) this summer. Made a grilled Shrimp Cobb salad took leftovers to work and my daughter asked for me to make more for her!

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- Denise
  
  August 24, 2020 at 9:22 am
  
  Hi Brenda, so glad you liked it!! That shrimp Cobb salad sound yummy.
  
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Tina

August 10, 2020 at 8:48 pm

I made this tonight and it was delicious, thank you!

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- Denise
  
  August 11, 2020 at 7:16 am
  
  Hi Tina, so glad you liked it! Thanks for coming back to comment!
  
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Lily

May 24, 2020 at 3:37 pm

Did you use large avocado or haas avocado?

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- Denise
  
  May 24, 2020 at 4:22 pm
  
  HI Lily,
  I just use haas avocados that I get at Aldi. Hope that helps and that you like it!
  
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MS dave

March 25, 2020 at 12:50 pm

Good post….thanks for sharing.. very useful for me I will bookmark this for my future needs. Thanks.
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Joan

March 22, 2020 at 9:55 pm

I made this dressing yesterday. Had it (on salad) with Taco Spaghetti last night. Nice combo. You are right – goes great with Mexican food. Tonight, I made a salad with baby cukes, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and avocado. Tossed in this dressing, and yum! I will definitely make it again. Thanks for the delicious, healthy recipe!

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- Denise
  
  March 23, 2020 at 6:51 am
  
  Hi Joan, so glad you liked it! I haven’t made it for awhile so I’ll have to grab some avocados and make it again.
  
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Tiffany

November 17, 2019 at 9:55 pm

Have you tried chick fil a’s avocado lime dressing? How does this compare to it? I’ve been looking for a low carb alternative to make at home and this seems like it uses the same ingredients! I will definitely be trying!

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- Denise
  
  November 19, 2019 at 8:07 am
  
  Hi Tiffany, I have never had Chik Fil A’s avocado dressing but now you have me intrigued. I’ll have to try it next time I’m there. I hope this is similar for you.
  
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Laura

April 18, 2019 at 1:19 am

Easy, 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.

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- Denise
  
  April 18, 2019 at 12:31 pm
  
  Hi Laura,
  So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!
  
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Christina

March 03, 2019 at 1:23 pm

This 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

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- Denise
  
  March 03, 2019 at 6:03 pm
  
  HI 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!
  
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Linzi

January 14, 2019 at 7:14 pm

This is delicious!!! Scrumptious, and flavorful. you will be making this again, and again. Thank you so much for sharing this fabulous recipe. Mmmmm……..

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- Denise
  
  January 15, 2019 at 9:56 am
  
  Hi Linzi,
  So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!
  
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Patty

August 13, 2018 at 2:09 pm

I know you state here per serving the calorie breakdown but what is the serving size. Is it 1 oz 2tbsp????

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- Denise
  
  August 13, 2018 at 4:24 pm
  
  Hi Patty,
  It’s 2 tablespoons. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!
  
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Edie

June 25, 2018 at 10:59 pm

I can’t wait to try this! Question…how long would a batch of this last in the fridge?

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- Denise
  
  June 26, 2018 at 8:14 am
  
  Hi Edie,
  I would say a week to be safe. Hope you like it!
  
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Patti

March 30, 2018 at 4:12 pm

Yum. I love avocados and this creamy dressing sounds fantastic.

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- Denise
  
  April 01, 2018 at 6:49 am
  
  Thanks Patti, there are lots of things you can do with it too.
  
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Veena Azmanov

March 30, 2018 at 12:32 pm

I love creamy dressings so I often use Avocado in my dressing too. Especially when making leafy salads. This sounds so yum. Saving for later.

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- Denise
  
  April 01, 2018 at 6:49 am
  
  I love avocados too….any excuse to use them, I do.
  
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Jeff

February 20, 2018 at 9:27 pm

I’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!

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- Denise
  
  February 21, 2018 at 7:24 am
  
  Thank 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.
  
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Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

July 16, 2015 at 1:10 am

This 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!

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Debi @ Surroundings by Debi

July 14, 2015 at 10:40 pm

This 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!

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  July 15, 2015 at 6:38 pm
  
  Thanks! I just stopped by your site and it’s beautiful!
  
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Natasha in Oz

July 05, 2015 at 6:14 pm

That 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

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- [email protected]
  
  July 06, 2015 at 9:43 am
  
  Thank you Natasha!
  
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Jennifer Stewart

June 23, 2015 at 1:46 pm

I love homemade dressings but miss the creamy ones! Thanks for a great recipe that adds creaminess but not all the chemicals and unhealthy stuff!

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- [email protected]
  
  June 24, 2015 at 5:03 pm
  
  Yes, I agree!
  
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Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing Recipe in a Nutshell