The Best Avocado Dressing Recipe For A Healthy Salad (2024)

• Avocado
• Lemon juice
• Melow or white miso
• Ginger
• Rice vinegar
• Cilantro or fresh herbs
• Maple syrup

See the recipe card for quantities.

🥑 Substitutions

• Avocado - substitute with ¼ cup tahini or avocado oil
• Cilantro - use parsley or fresh herbs you have on hand
• Maple syrup - Use two soaked pitted Medjool dates instead. Soak them in boiled water for 15 minutes before blending.

For more healthy vegan salad dressings, visit my Vegan Dressing Recipes page.

🥬 What should I use Avocado Dressing on?

This dressing is very versatile. One of my favorite salads to pair with this dressing is this simple health slaw.

• 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
• 6 cups shredded red cabbage
• 2 large carrots, grated
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro or fresh herbs (optional)
• ¼ cup sesame seeds

Step 1. If you are making the Chickpea Salad with Avocado Dressing, roast the chickpeas on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Follow my 3-step oven or air fryer recipe for the best Crispy Roasted Chickpeas every time.

Step 2. Transfer the avocado, rice vinegar, lemon juice, miso, maple syrup, and ginger to the canister of a high-speed blender. Blend on high until smooth, adding more water and maple syrup until the desired taste and consistency. Serve over the desired salad or veggie bowl.

✔️ Expert Tips

• If you own a high-speed blender, add the ginger to the canister without grating to save time.
• To make one-half of the recipe, use a small blender.
• Storage: Refrigerate leftover Avocado Salad Dressing in an airtight container for up to 2 to 3 days.

Is oil-free dressing healthier?

According to the most recent research, the incidence of major cardiovascular events was lower among those assigned to a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts than among those assigned to a reduced-fat diet. There was no significant difference between these two groups. However, while olive oil may be a healthy source of fats, it is not as satiating as nuts and seeds which also contain fiber.
Avocados are packed with fiber and heart-healthy fats, making them a perfect oil substitute in dressings.

How do you stop avocado dressing from turning brown?

The lemon juice in this dressing helps to preserve its green color. It does not turn brown.

Why is my avocado dressing bitter?

Depending on the herbs you use, the avocado dressing may have a slightly bitter taste. Avoid bitter greens, or add more maple syrup to balance the flavors.

Avocado Salad Dressing

Nisha Melvani

5-Minute Avocado Salad Dressing with heart-healthy, fiber-rich avocados. Oil-free, vegan, and healthy. This dressing tastes incredible.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

This information is provided as a courtesy and is an ESTIMATE only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.