Green goddess salad dressing, named for its green color,  is typically made with mayonnaise. By substituting avocados for mayonnaise, the result is a healthy and creaming dressing that is perfect on salads and fish, or even as a dip for crudité.  Adding water ¼ cup at a time helps to loosen up the dressing until the desired consistency is reached without adding any additional fat or flavor. Consider swapping in basil or parsley for the cilantro to create a variation on the healthy green goddess salad dressing below recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 2 avocados
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Add avocado, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro and salt and pepper to a blender. Add ¼ cup water and blend until smooth, adding more water ¼ cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.

  2. Store in refrigerator for up to five days.

Nutritional Information

Calories
55
Total Fat
4g
Saturated Fat
<1g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
3mg
Carbohydrates
3g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Sugars
0g
Protein
0g
YIELD:

1 1/2 cups dressing (nutrition based on 2 tablespoon servings)