Creamy, tangy, herb-filled dressing with avocado! Ultra-fresh and absolutely lovely with a variety of summer salads. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free)

This deliciously tangy & creamy herb dressing combines both parsley AND basil for amazing flavor and freshness. Plus it’s completely oil-free! The creamy base is achieved with avocado, but feel free to swap in dairy-free yogurt or silken tofu if you wish. The dressing works beautifully with a variety of summer salads (or also as a flavor-packed veggie dip!)

I adapted it from my Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing which we really love. But it’s a versatile recipe you can play around with, so have fun exploring your own favorite flavors and textures. To make it a vegetable dip, simply add a bit less water to achieve a thicker consistency. Hope you enjoy as much as we do!
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Creamy Garden Herb Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 small avocado (or 1/2 large avocado)
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley (thick stems removed)
- 1/3 cup fresh basil (stems removed)
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon, or more to taste)
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. agave (or other sweetener)
- 1/8 tsp. salt (more/less to taste)
- 3 Tbsp. water to thin (more as need for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Puree all ingredients in a small food processor or blender until smooth (scraping down sides with spatula as needed.)
- Add more water if needed, a little at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. (More salt, lemon juice, sweetener, etc.)
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)

Enjoying this creamy herb dressing? Also feel free to check out this Oil-Free Carrot Ginger Dressing, Quinoa Avocado Spinach Power Salad or Cucumber Tomato Salad for more fresh summer goodness!
How much silken tofu do you think would be equivalent to 1 avocado? Thanks
Hi Heather! Silken tofu typically comes in a 12 oz. container, and I’d start with a third to a half of that. (About 4-6 oz.) It’s a pretty forgiving recipe so you can tweak it as needed to achieve the consistency you love 🙂 Hope you enjoy if you give it a try!