Vegan Creamy Avocado Dressing (and Dip)

This creamy vegan Avocado Basil Dressing recipe is tasty on salads, and also as a vegetable dip! It's easy to make with fresh flavors. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free option.)

This creamy avocado dressing is so fresh and tasty!

The lemon and basil pair great together with the ultra-creamy avocado base.

Then we add a delightful tanginess from the garlic and white wine vinegar.

Ingredients for Avocado Dressing

For this recipe you will blend in a high speed blender or small food processor:

• Avocado: Avocados have a smooth, buttery texture and rich flavor which is perfect for this creamy dressing and dip.
• Fresh lemon juice: We will need about three tablespoons for this recipe, which is about one lemon.
• Fresh basil: Or you can play around with other fresh herbs in this dressing like parsley, dill, cilantro, or a combination.
• Garlic cloves
• White wine vinegar: Or you can substitute apple cider vinegar.
• Olive oil: Or for an oil-free option, simply omit this and replace with water as needed to thin.
• Agave: Or use another sweetener of choice like pure maple syrup.
• Salt and water

Serving

Making ahead: You can also prepare this in advance. Then simply let it chill in the fridge to let the flavors further combine. (Otherwise it's great served immediately as well!)

I use this dressing for the Rainbow Chopped Salad (pictured below) but we also enjoy it as a vegetable dip.

Storing

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. We find it keeps for about 3-4 days.

Looking for more? Try this oil-free Creamy Garden Herb Dressing as well!

For more inspiration, also browse all salad dressing recipes or basil recipes.

Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing

A creamy dressing that's tasty on salads and also as a vegetable dip. It is easy to make with fresh flavors of lemon and basil.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Dressing

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free Option, Vegan

Servings: 4

US CustomaryMetric

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 2/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil
• 1-2 cloves garlic
• 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil (omit for oil-free)
• 1 tsp. agave (or other sweetener)
• 3 Tbsp. water (to thin)
• 1/8 tsp. salt

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
• Adjust flavors as desired or add more salt to taste. Can serve immediately, but tastes best after it chills covered in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

Notes

Storage: Store covered in the fridge. We find it keeps for about 3-4 days.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing

Amount per Serving

Calories

157

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

14

g

22

%

Saturated Fat

 

2

g

13

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

10

g

Potassium

 

277

mg

8

%

Carbohydrates

 

8

g

3

%

Fiber

 

4

g

17

%

Sugar

 

2

g

2

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

Vitamin A

 

287

IU

6

%

Vitamin C

 

12

mg

15

%

Calcium

 

18

mg

2

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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If you are enjoying this vegan creamy avocado basil dressing and dip, also check out:

• Avocado Chocolate Mousse
• Garlic-Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette (Oil Free)
• Lentil Quinoa Salad

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