Best Citrus Avocado Dressing Dip Recipes

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

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

CITRUS AVOCADO SALAD

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This recipe nicely showcases grapefruit and oranges, which are at their peak around the holidays. Citrus fruits pair well with a sweet dressing. -Sonia Candler, Edmonton, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

12 cups torn salad greens
2 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon grated onion

Steps:

Gently toss the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CITRUS AVOCADO DRESSING & DIP

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Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 avocados (ripe)
1/4 cup orange juice
1 lime (zest and juice)

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until very smooth. You may have to scrape down the sides a few times, but it should get very smooth, light, and airy. Taste and add additional salt or pepper, as needed.
To use as a salad dressing, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to the dressing and whisk or blend to incorporate well, until you've got it as thin as you like.
This will keep 3-4 days in the refrigerator, or can be frozen for 1-2 months in an airtight container. To use, simply thaw in your refrigerator or a bowl of cold water. Whisk to bring everything back together and serve cold!

AVOCADO CITRUS SALAD

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We have a 2-1/2-acre avocado grove. It's located on a high slope just north of town. In the distance, we see foothills covered with avocado and citrus groves. Those two crops make a great combination in this salad. Friends always request it. -Dorothy Kostas, Escondido, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
8 to 10 cups torn salad greens
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1 cup green grapes
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, sugar and salt. Add avocados. In a large salad bowl, toss remaining ingredients. Pour the dressing over salad and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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