Avocado Ranch Light Version Recipes

EASY AVOCADO-LIME RANCH DRESSING

A twist on original ranch, this avocado-lime version saves time by using powdered ranch dressing mix and a few simple ingredients. Use it to dip veggies, atop a salad, or on chipotle chicken tacos! This recipe can easily be doubled for a large crowd. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Provided by France C

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Ranch Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Easy Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing image

Steps:

Combine mayonnaise, milk, avocado, ranch dressing mix, lime juice, dried cilantro, lime zest, and white pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Blend in extra milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, for a thinner consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 177.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk, or as needed
½ medium avocado, diced
1 ½ tablespoons ranch dressing mix
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons dried cilantro
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper

AVOCADO-LIME RANCH DRESSING

This dressing is good as a salad dressing or as a dip for veggies. The recipe yields just over 2 cups of dressing, and can be halved if less is needed.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing image

Steps:

Combine avocado and garlic in a blender or large food processor and process until well pureed.
Stir mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over avocado mixture in the blender. Add dill, parsley, chives, salt, onion powder, and pepper. Puree until liquefied. Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 159.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Ingredients

1 large avocado, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped dill
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried chives
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

AVOCADO RANCH DRESSING

This recipe has the flavor of traditional ranch dressing but is extra smooth and creamy, thanks to the avocado. Making dressing at home is a great alternative to store-bought because you know exactly what's inside. Dip crunchy veggies into the dressing for an easy afternoon snack.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories condiment

Time 45m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Avocado Ranch Dressing image

Steps:

Process the avocado, buttermilk, vinegar, scallions, garlic, chives, dill and parsley in a blender until smooth. Season with 1/2 teaspoon fine salt and a few grinds of pepper. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap so that it sits directly on the dressing and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 1 day before using.

Ingredients

One 8-ounce avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
3 scallions, whites and light greens chopped
3 scallions, whites and light greens chopped
1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh dill leaves
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper