You’ll never want to have regular ranch dressing after trying this Avocado Ranch Salad Dressing!
Wondering what to serve this Avocado Ranch Dressing on? Try this Chopped Cobb Salad!
So yesterday I made a salad.
That – in and of itself – is nothing earth shattering. I love salads, and love to eat them often.
But as I took my first bite of that salad, (which I will be posting next week), I realized that this salad dressing needs a post all to itself. The original plan was to post it all together, but you guys. You need this salad dressing regardless of the salad you are serving it on top of.
I was actually inspired to make this dressing by one of you. A few weeks back, when I reposted the Club Burger Sliders with Avocado Ranch Dressing, I had a commenter mention that they would use the dressing recipe as a variation for her salads. A light bulb went off in my head.
Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. Deborah – how did you not put 2 and 2 together on this one? Well, the “dressing” from that recipe was used to top a hamburger. There were leftovers, and I used it as a dip. I should have naturally thought about using it as a salad dressing, but it never even crossed my mind. Until someone else mentioned it.
I changed up that recipe a bit, and thinned it out some to make it more pourable. It’s still quite thick, so if you want a thinner dressing, just add in some extra buttermilk. I was going to add in a splash of hot sauce as well, but totally forgot, so if you try that out you can take the credit. 😉
I’m telling you, though. Don’t blame me if you want to just eat this straight from the jar – forget about the salad. I’m sure this will become a staple dressing around here!
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Avocado Ranch Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/8 cup fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. For a thinner dressing, add more buttermilk until you reach the desired consistency. Store in the refrigerator.
Michele says
Have you ever put extras in the freezer? If so, how does it thaw? We only have two in our house and trying to make things ahead of time and Not have anything go to waste…
Deborah says
I haven’t tried freezing this before, but I’ll have to give it a try next time I make it!
Alyssa says
I’ve tried using lime in addition to or in place of the lemon in a similar recipe and it is delicious!
Deborah says
I’ll have to use lime next time!
Christine @ myblissfulmess says
Oh man! That looks and sounds so yummy! I love salads too. I make a green salad about 2-3 times a week to go with our meals. This will be a nice change to add to them.
K says
How long do you trust your dressing in the fridge ? Not that is probably lasts that long ! Just curious….Thanks
Deborah says
I probably wouldn’t keep it longer than a week, tops. It should be good for a few days, for sure, but I try to get through it fairly quickly.
Chels R. says
I’m especially loving the color of this dressing. It’s dreamy!
Brandy says
I would suggest using homemade kefir in place of buttermilk, that would add some healthy probiotics!
Joanne says
I like this drinking the dressing straight from the jar idea. Sounds like a good life plan! 😛
Betty says
Is 11:00pm too late for a salad? Now that I’ve seen this dressing, I’m really wanting one! I’m making this for sure tomorrow- it’s calling me! 🙂
Danni says
looks wonderful!! We will be trying it this weekend.
did you know that your regular mouth mason jars will fit on your blender base, saving you the steps of moving it from blender to jar and of washing said blender.
I was SO excited when I learned that trick 🙂
Jennie says
Yum, nice and creamy, perfect for the end of a sunny day.
Chelsea @ Gal on a Mission says
I love a great homemade dressing, yum! This one definitely hits the tee. Looks amazing and somewhat healthy! 🙂
Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?! says
This looks SO darn good! I make salads all the time but usually only top them with olive oil…which can get kind of old after a while. 🙁 Would love to make this dressing as a nice change of pace!!