Best 6 Guacamole Salad Dressing Recipes

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with our tantalizing Guacamole Salad Dressing, a versatile condiment that adds a burst of freshness and zesty kick to your favorite dishes. This creamy, avocado-based dressing is packed with ripe avocados, tangy lime juice, fragrant cilantro, and a touch of heat from jalapeño peppers. It's the perfect accompaniment to salads, grilled meats, tacos, burritos, and more. Our article features three variations of this delectable dressing: the classic Guacamole Salad Dressing, a creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing with a hint of buttermilk, and a tangy Tomatillo Guacamole Dressing that incorporates the unique flavor of tomatillos. Get ready to elevate your culinary creations with these easy-to-follow recipes and transform your meals into a fiesta of flavors.

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CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING

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Recipe video above. This is a dressing that uses avocado to make it creamy, rather than mayonnaise or loads of oil. It doesn't taste very avocado-ey because avocados are dense so it needs to be thinned out to make it pourable as a dressing. Rather, think of the avocado as the better-for-you means to get a creamy dressing fix!Excellent use for avocados that are a bit overripe or with brown spotty bits. Use as dressing for all your favourite salads. Particularly good salads that call for Ranch, Caesar or other mayo-rich dressings.Makes 1 1/4 cups - enough for a side salad for 6 to 8 (depending on how much you use!)

Provided by Nagi

Categories Side Salad

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup ripe avocado ((smush into cup to measure, or estimate - 1/2 medium avo))
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp sour cream or yogurt ((Greek or plain, unsweetened) - OPTIONAL (Note 1))
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, small (, minced using garlic crusher (Note 2))
4 tbsp water ((to thin out, it's very rich!))
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
See Note 3

Steps:

Place all ingredients into a Nutribullet or small food processor and blitz until smooth. (Inc Extra Flavouring Options)
Use water to thin to just pourable consistency (so it's not super gloopy and thick).
Taste and add the following to taste: salt, pepper, lemon, oil. Use as salad dressing!
Keeps 3 days in the fridge without going brown. See Note 3 for how to keep even longer!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GUACAMOLE SALAD

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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 avocados, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 English cucumber, seeded and finely diced
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 lime, juiced
Hot sauce, as desired
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine the avocado, garlic, cucumber, cilantro and red onion. In a separate small bowl, stir together the olive oil, paprika, oregano, lime juice and some hot sauce, salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing on top of the vegetables and fold to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

AVOCADO DRESSING

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I adapted this recipe from another recipe for avocado dressing that I wanted to make more healthful.

Provided by LiebAR

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

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 avocado, peeled and pitted
½ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Blend avocado, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sea salt, hot sauce, and black pepper together in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 157.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

GUACAMOLE TOSSED SALAD

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The fresh blend of avocados, tomatoes, red onion and greens in my salad gets additional pizazz from crumbled bacon and a slightly spicy vinaigrette. -Lori Fischer, Chino Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 large ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
4 cups torn salad greens

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion and bacon; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Pour over tomato mixture; toss gently. Add avocados. , Place greens in a large salad bowl; add avocado mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 51g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 868mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING

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Buttermilk and plain yogurt create the base for this thick avocado salad dressing, which gets its color from avocado and parsley. The mild mixture is refreshing when dolloped over a tossed green salad. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Salad greens and vegetables of your choice

Steps:

Combine the first 9 ingredients in. a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Serve over salad. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GUACAMOLE SALAD

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and 1/2-inch diced
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup small diced red onion
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers, seeded (2 peppers)
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (2 limes)
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 ripe Hass avocados, seeded, peeled, and 1/2-inch diced

Steps:

Place the tomatoes, yellow pepper, black beans, red onion, jalapeno peppers, and lime zest in a large bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic, and cayenne pepper and pour over the vegetables. Toss well.
Just before you're ready to serve the salad, fold the avocados into the salad. Check the seasoning and serve at room temperature.

Tips:

For the freshest flavor, use ripe avocados. Look for avocados that are dark green or black in color, and that yield to gentle pressure when squeezed.
To make the guacamole salad dressing ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store in a jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This dressing is also great as a marinade for chicken, fish, or tofu. Simply whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the protein of your choice. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
If you don't have any cilantro on hand, you can substitute fresh parsley or basil.
For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

Conclusion:

Guacamole salad dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, tacos, and burritos. It's also a great way to use up leftover avocado. With its creamy texture and zesty flavor, this dressing is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dressing, give guacamole salad dressing a try!