Today's grativibe is about perfect pairs.
This dressing is the perfect pair for our Southwest Summer Salad. And it doesn't stop there. It's also an incredible stand-alone dip for a vegetable tray, chicken fingers, french fries. Or drizzle it on grilled fish or tacos - or fish tacos!
My recipe is adapted from Homemade Avocado Lime Ranch at Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. I don't know Melissa, but I read that she developed her recipe based on wanting to create Chik-Fil-A's avocado ranch. Reading through the comments, it seems she nailed it and then some! She has a great website and many copycat recipes from restaurants. (Bang Bang Shrimp, I'm coming for you!)
So when you're done here, head over and give Melissa some love. Then come right back!
Avocado Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, small-ish
- 1 serrano pepper, seeded
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, ripe, peeled & pitted
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Rough chop the onion, seeded serrano pepper, and cilantro. Place them in a food processor or blender with the garlic and lime juice. Pulse until chopped fine. Add the remaining ingredients. Pulse until smooth. Add more buttermilk, if desired to thin.
- Store refrigerated for several hours before serving. Shake well or whisk before serving. Keep refrigerated for up to seven days.
- Enjoy!
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