Creamy Garden Herb Dressing (Vegan, Oil-Free)

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

Creamy, tangy, herb-filled dressing with avocado! Ultra-fresh & lovely with a variety of summer salads.

Author: Kaitlin – The Garden Grazer

Prep Time:10 minutes

Total Time:10 minutes

Category: Sauce

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings:3 (1/3 cup servings)

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 1/2 lemons)
• 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

Recipe yields about 3/4 cup dressing.

Feel free to substitute dairy-free yogurt (plain & unsweetened) or silken tofu in place of the avocado to achieve the creamy base.

Try it as a flavor-packed veggie dip too – simply leave the consistency a bit thicker with less water.

Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

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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!