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8.23.2012

Basil-Lime Avocado Salad Dressing

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I love my standard Balsamic Vinaigrette, but sometimes it's nice to have something different atop my plate of greens. This unique and nutritious dressing was delicious with a salad of romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, radishes, bacon, and hard boiled eggs.

Why make your own dressing? 

 

Homemade salad dressing is easier than you think! With just a few basic ingredients you can whip up something much tastier and healthier than anything that comes in a bottle. Trying to avoid high fructose corn syrup and polyunsaturated oils? Make this easy change to improve your family's health, and you might just end up enjoying salads more, too!



Basil-Lime Avocado Salad Dressing

 

Ingredients:
1 avocado
A handful of fresh basil
2 garlic cloves
the juice of 2 limes
3/8 c. extra virgin olive oil
unrefined sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
filtered water to thin to desired consistency

Directions:
Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. You can use an immersion blender, regular blender, or food processor. My vote is the immersion blender: less dishes!

Note:
I was surprised to find that the leftovers lasted in the fridge for a couple days without turning brown! Must be the lime juice. This recipe made plenty for two main dish salads two nights in a row.

What's you're favorite homemade salad dressing? Share in the comments!

 

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13 comments:

  1. BreannAugust 23, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Hi! I am new to your blog, but already recommending it to others :). I like seeing your posts pop up on my Facebook wall. Besides Balsamic Vinaigrette, what are your other favorite standard dressings? Think I'll give this "fancy" one a try too! Thanks!

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    1. JoannaAugust 30, 2012 at 9:45 AM

      Breann, thanks for spreading the word! I'm trying to find a Caesar recipe I like, but no luck yet. So I almost always make the balsamic. I also sometimes make Greek dressing - recipe from kitchenstewardship.com

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  2. LaurenLAugust 23, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    I follow Genotype Diet and this would make a wonderful creamy dressing that is also Teacher Genotype compliant! Thanks!

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    1. JoannaAugust 30, 2012 at 9:39 AM

      Lauren, I'm so glad it works for you! I hope you like it.

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  3. LaurenLAugust 23, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    As far as my own dressings; I make a salad dressing with low-fat plain yogurt, the juice of a lime plus the zest, and salt to taste.

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    1. JoannaAugust 30, 2012 at 9:40 AM

      Ooh, that sounds yummy and simple. I would use full-fat yogurt, though. It's super good for you!

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  4. JenAugust 24, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    This looks really yummy. Will try to make this with my salad tomorrow!

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  5. April @ The 21st Century HousewifeAugust 30, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    I love homemade salad dressings - they are so much more wholesome and always taste so good. I really like your Basil-Lime Avocado dressing recipe - it's got all the wonderful flavours of summer in a dressing!

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    1. JoannaAugust 30, 2012 at 9:39 AM

      Thanks April! It is a very refreshing, summery dressing.

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    2. JessiccaMarch 16, 2013 at 2:47 AM

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    3. JessiccaMarch 16, 2013 at 2:47 AM

      Wonderful - new to plant-based eating, looking forward to trying some of these and many other recipes. Keep these comin' down the pike! I'd love to see oil-free dressings.

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