Homemade Creamy Avocado Dressing

Have you ever been guilty of this? You fill your bowl with fresh spinach, lettuce, and arugula. You top it with organic vegetables in all the colors of the rainbow, and pat yourself on the back for the healthy meal you've assembled. Then you reach for a bottle of dressing... and douse it with vegetable oils, corn syrup, sugar, gum, and artificial thickening agents!

When I discovered all the junk that's in salad dressings, I was shocked! How often had I "ruined" what I thought was a super healthy meal? I started looking for better alternatives and found that most truly healthy dressings are insanely expensive. I realized that having a few simple dressing recipes on hand was the way to go.

This homemade avocado dressing is a family favorite. It was inspired by Salata, a salad my Lebanese mother-in-law often makes. Using its fresh, tangy flavor profile, I developed this all-purpose avocado dressing. Not only is it delicious on a salad, it works great in wraps, as a dipping sauce, or even drizzled over a delicious steak. And the best part it, it's made only with healthy, whole-food ingredients!

Homemade Creamy Avocado Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado

• 1-2Tbsp lemon juice

• 1c extra virgin olive oil

• 1c water

• 6 garlic cloves

• 1-2tsp salt

• 1-2 Tbsp dijon mustard (optional)

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.

2. Adjust seasonings and salt to taste.

3. Enjoy!
   

Recipe Notes:

• This dressing can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.

• Play around with the amount of water. If you'd like a thicker dressing or sauce, use less!

• You can try adding herbs or poppy seeds for different variations!

~Jodel