Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dressing

July 12, 2012 By 8 Comments


Our garden is bursting with vegetables.  

 We have about 1,521 tomatoes that I am going to need to eat, can and cook with in about a week.  

Ok, maybe not that many but we have a ton!

The other thing thing that is growing quickly is our lettuce, so we are picking lettuce almost everyday for salads.

Sometimes I like a simple light dressing of just olive oil and balsamic.  Other times I go for a vinegar and lemon juice dressing.  And then there are times I enjoy a creamier dressing, and this Creamy Avocado Yogurt dressing has quickly become a favorite of mine.  

Even though its a creamy version, it is not heavy as I incorporate Greek yogurt instead of a thick mayonnaise, sour cream or buttermilk which some creamy style dressings are typically made with.  This has a nice blend between a variety of dressings I enjoy including olive oil and lemon juice.  

 If you are skeptical of trying a dressing made with avocado I definitely encourage you to give this a try.  It is creamy yet light and perfect with a hearty lettuce salad or as a dip.  



Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dressing


Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado 
6 oz. plain Greek yogurt
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove
1/3-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
In a food processor or blender combine avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, parsley and garlic clove.  Pulse one or two times to incorporate.  While machine is running stream in extra virgin olive oil.  For a thicker dressing use only about 1/3 cup; for a thinner consistency use about 1/2 cup.  Blend until creamy.  Season with salt and pepper.  

Toss in a salad or use as a dip.  

Store covered in refrigerator.  


Filed Under: avocado, dips, salad dressing

Comments

  1. Cassie/Bake Your Day says:
    July 12, 2012 at 10:43 am

    I am so on board with this Jennifer. I am overly obsessed with avocados!

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  2. Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says:
    July 12, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Amazing. I love avocado dressings and this one sounds great with the Greek yogurt in it!

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  3. Julie @ Table for Two says:
    July 12, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    I love avocados and this dressing looks so creamy and delicious without the bad fat! It’s great that you subbed greek yogurt in this :)

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  4. Carolina HeartStrings says:
    July 12, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    This looks like creamy goodness. I cannot wait to make this one! Thanks for sharing it.

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  5. Vicky says:
    July 14, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Yum – love avocados but have never made dressing with them! Sounds brilliant! So jealous of your garden! I like in an apartment in DC so no garden space whatsoever – I did try to grow some herbs on the balcony but because the area gets basically no sunlight it didn’t work out so well!

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  6. Sawsan@chef in disguise says:
    July 15, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I saw this on pinterest and really loved the idea of an avocado creamy dressing.
    I look forward to giving this a go

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  7. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says:
    July 16, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    Yum. You can’t beat homemade dressing! Can you send some tomatoes and lettuce my way? We eat salads daily. ;)

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  8. Deborah says:
    July 18, 2012 at 11:04 am

    I really wish I was your neighbor right now – I would love some garden fresh tomatoes!! and some of this dressing. I love that it uses yogurt!!

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