Vegan Creamy Avocado Dressing (and Dip)

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.)

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.

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

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.

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

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
• Creamy Garden Herb Dressing (Oil Free)

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