Avocado Ranch Dressing
This easy Avocado Ranch Dressing is creamy, tangy, and made with ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning mix, and fresh lime juice. Blend it together in just 5 minutes for a homemade dressing that’s also delicious as a sauce or dip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: about 1 cup
- Category: Dressings, Sauces
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (about 1 tablespoon minced)
- 1½ tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup milk, plus more as needed to thin
Instructions
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
- Add the Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning mix, garlic, lime juice, and ¼ cup milk.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- For a thinner, pourable dressing, add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time and blend until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and add a little more lime juice or ranch seasoning if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Adjust the consistency: Keep the dressing thicker to use it as a dip or sauce. Add additional milk to make it thinner and more pourable for salads.
Ranch seasoning: This recipe uses dry ranch seasoning mix, not prepared ranch dressing.
Greek yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt gives the dressing a thick, creamy consistency. Regular plain yogurt can also be used, but you may need less milk.
Lime juice: Fresh lime juice gives the dressing a bright flavor and helps slow the avocado from browning.
Optional cilantro: For a cilantro avocado ranch dressing, blend in about ¼ cup fresh cilantro.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days. The dressing may darken slightly as the avocado oxidizes; stir well before serving.
Find it online: https://ourgratefulkitchen.com/avocado-ranch-dressing/