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    Home » Recipes » Dip

    Vegan Creamy Avocado Dressing (and Dip)

    Mar 22, 2014 by Kaitlin

    This creamy vegan Avocado Basil Dressing is tasty on salads, and also as a vegetable dip! It is easy to make with fresh flavors. (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 flavors pair great with the ultra-creamy avocado base.

    Then there is 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: You will need about one lemon for this recipe.
    • 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 substitute apple cider vinegar.
    • Olive oil: Simply omit for oil-free and replace with water as needed to thin.
    • Agave: Or other sweetener of choice.
    • Salt and water
    Plate of carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes with small bowl of dressing

    Serving

    You can also make it ahead of time, then let it chill in the fridge to let flavors further combine. (Otherwise it is 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.

    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 4 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
    • Creamy Garden Herb Dressing (Oil Free)

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Audrey

      January 28, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent! Remind me of a pesto dressing!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        January 28, 2021 at 6:41 pm

        Great to hear - thank you!

        Reply
    2. 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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