Description
Avocado Ranch Dressing and Dip is a delightful blend of creamy ripe avocados and classic ranch flavors, creating a versatile addition to your meals. This easy-to-make dressing not only elevates your salads but also serves as a tasty dip for fresh veggies, chips, or grilled meats. Its vibrant green color and fresh taste make it an instant crowd-pleaser for any occasion, from casual gatherings to weeknight dinners. With just a few simple ingredients you likely have on hand, this recipe provides a healthy alternative to store-bought dressings without compromising on flavor. Feel free to customize the seasoning to suit your palate, making it a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Add sour cream, buttermilk, dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or food processor. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill in an airtight container for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve chilled as a dressing or dip.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley.
Customize the spiciness by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
To make it dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt and use almond milk mixed with vinegar in place of buttermilk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg