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. It’s not only 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?
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- Low Carb Greek Guacamole
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- Tomato Avocado Salami Bites
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- 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.
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
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 tablespoonsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 123
Lily
Did you use large avocado or haas avocado?
Denise
HI Lily,
I just use haas avocados that I get at Aldi. Hope that helps and that you like it!
MS dave
Good post….thanks for sharing.. very useful for me I will bookmark this for my future needs. Thanks.
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Joan
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!
Denise
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.
Tiffany
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!
Denise
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.
Laura
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.
Denise
Hi Laura,
So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!
Christina
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
Denise
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!
Linzi
This is delicious!!! Scrumptious, and flavorful. you will be making this again, and again. Thank you so much for sharing this fabulous recipe. Mmmmm……..
Denise
Hi Linzi,
So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!
Patty
I know you state here per serving the calorie breakdown but what is the serving size. Is it 1 oz 2tbsp????
Denise
Hi Patty,
It’s 2 tablespoons. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!
Edie
I can’t wait to try this! Question…how long would a batch of this last in the fridge?
Denise
Hi Edie,
I would say a week to be safe. Hope you like it!
Patti
Yum. I love avocados and this creamy dressing sounds fantastic.
Denise
Thanks Patti, there are lots of things you can do with it too.
Veena Azmanov
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.
Denise
I love avocados too….any excuse to use them, I do.
Jeff
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!
Denise
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.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
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!
Debi @ Surroundings by Debi
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!
wildviolets@comcast.net
Thanks! I just stopped by your site and it’s beautiful!
Natasha in Oz
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
wildviolets@comcast.net
Thank you Natasha!
Jennifer Stewart
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!
wildviolets@comcast.net
Yes, I agree!