Creamy Avocado Ranch

Creamy Avocado Ranch – It’s everything I love about ranch dressing and avocados.
It’s an awesome dip for veggies or topping for salads. We love it! (Scroll down for the video!) 

If you’re a medium-to-longtime reader, you probably already know two things about me. 1) I love avocados. They are my love language and one of the fastest ways to my heart. and 2) I post a lot of salad dressing recipes. Especially (this last year or so) ranch dressing.

I got a shipment of avocados from California Avocados last week and it made my month! 24 beautiful avocados all to myself. Besides loads and loads of guacamole and plenty of rainbow lunch bowls, it was really only a matter of time before Avocado Ranch Dressing happened. And guys…. I want it on everything.

Avocados are in peak season and are so nutrient dense (from healthy fats, to a wide array of vitamins and minerals). I eat them just about every single day. Their creaminess was such a luscious addition to this ranch. It’s bright and flavorful, thanks to fresh herbs that wake everything up, it’s got lots of nice tang from lime juice, and a gorgeous color and creaminess from the avocado. Plus, can I tell you my very favorite thing about it?

SOPHIE LIKES IT!

She’s decided this year that she loves guacamole (especially when she gets to make it), so she’s been really willing to try anything avocado. And when she tasted it, she immediately asked for a dollop on her plate to dip things into. I’m pretty sure angels were singing over her side of the table.

As for Milo, he was really excited for some “smoothie” (he thought it was this one) at dinner and was so mad at me when he discovered it was salad dressing. (Ha!) Ah, well. Can’t win ’em all.

So, the next question is what to put it on? It’s a perfect party food, since it makes such a gorgeous dip for veggies, potato wedges, or chips. From backyard barbecues, to cozy gatherings, avocado ranch adds a little brightness and an herby punch to your meal.

It’s also awesome over taco salad, mixed into a Cobb or big dinner salad, or used as a dip for your lunch bowl. It’s been getting all of those uses at our house now that I’m several batches in, and I’m definitely planning to eat some more soon. Like, as soon as I’m done with this post.

Notes on the Recipe:

Fit your dietary needs. This recipe can be vegan or paleo (or anywhere in between) depending on what ranch dressing you use. My favorite vegannaise is Just Mayo (it’s awesome), and my favorite paleo friendly mayo is either homemade or Primal Kitchen mayo, which is made with avocado oil. Choose your own dietary adventure!

Tools of the Trade. You can make this in a blender, food processor, or with an immersion blender. I prefer a blender or with the immersion blender for the smoothest texture. See my favorites here.

How long will it keep? Short answer: somewhere between 2-4 days. Since there’s avocado involved, you’ll want to use it more quickly than other salad dressings. The more lime juice you use, the longer it will keep. My other secret is pressing plastic wrap onto the surface of the dressing and then putting a lid over it. The plastic wraps helps keep it from oxidizing (browning).

Like this recipe? You might also like…

• The BEST Paleo Mayo + Ranch
• Chipotle Ranch Dressing
• My Ultimate Guide to Guacamole
• Cafe Rio Copycat Sweet & Spicy Pork
• BLT Chicken Salad Avocado Cups

(This post was not compensated, though California Avocados did send me the avocados I used for the post. Check out their Instagram for more yummy avocado inspiration!).