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    Home » Recipes » Salad Dressing

    Vegan Creamy Avocado Dressing (and Dip)

    Mar 22, 2014 by Kaitlin

    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.)

    Carrot stick dipping into a bowl of vegan creamy avocado dressing

    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.

    Preparing creamy avocado dressing in a blender

    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
    Plate of carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes with small bowl of dressing

    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!

    Vegan rainbow chopped salad on a white plate with avocado dressing

    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.
    5 from 5 votes
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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

    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.
    Did you make this recipe?Leave a star rating or comment below!

    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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    • Maple Dijon Dressing (Vegan Honey Mustard)
    • Vegan French Dressing (Oil-Free)
    • Vegan Ranch Dressing (Oil-Free)
    • Vegan Italian Dressing (Oil-Free)

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    1. Sherry

      December 21, 2022 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      OMG! This is so good!!!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        December 21, 2022 at 4:00 pm

        Wonderful to hear, Sherry! Thanks for giving it a try and sharing your kind feedback!

        Reply
    2. Audrey

      January 28, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent! Reminds me of a pesto dressing!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        January 28, 2021 at 6:41 pm

        Great to hear - thank you!

        Reply
    3. Anonymous

      March 25, 2014 at 10:34 pm

      How long can this be kept?

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        March 26, 2014 at 4:44 pm

        We've had it in the fridge for 3-4 days, so anything past that I'm not sure!

        Reply

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