Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing in a glass jar with limes and a napkin.
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A good, healthy salad dressing is EVERYTHING when it comes to making a delicious salad recipe. And it's especially amazing when it only requires 3 ingredients! This Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing made with fresh avocado, creamy yogurt, and lime juice is perfect for throwing together in 5 minutes or less and taking your salads to the next level!

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Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe

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This has been my go-to Avocado Lime Dressing for YEARS and you’d never guess that it only requires 3 ingredients! With 40+ 5-star reviews, it’s one of the best easy salad dressing recipes. It’s creamy, can be made in just 5 minutes, and has the best texture and flavor! If you’ve been searching for the perfect salad dressing that can literally go on everything, you’ll love this easy avocado dressing!

You Will Love This Avocado Dressing Recipe!

Rule of thumb: a good salad dressing is EVERYTHING. Especially when it can also go on bowls, tacos, or even be used as a dipping sauce! This healthier avocado lime salad dressing is my go-to when I need a creamy sauce to bring flavors together. Here’s why I love it:

  • 5-Minutes – This recipe is quickly and easily made entirely in a blender!
  • 3 Ingredients – You read that write. That’s it!
  • Creamy, So Flavorful
  • Versatile – Perfect for adding to salads, tacos, sandwiches, wraps, and so much more.
  • Healthy – If you’ve been looking for a healthier salad dressing recipe, then this one’s for you!
Angled shot of Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing on a wooden cutting board.

Avocado Salad Dressing Ingredients

You’ll only need 3 ingredients to make this yummy, Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing: avocado, plain yogurt (greek, whole milk – any kind will work!), and lime juice. You can also add salt and pepper to taste, if desired!

Ingredients for making Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing.

How to Make Avocado Salad Dressing

  1. Peel and slice the avocado.
  2. Combine the avocado, yogurt, and freshly squeezed lime juice in a blender.
  3. Blend and enjoy!
Avocado, lime, and yogurt blended in a blender.
Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing being poured from a blender into a glass jar.

One of our favorite blenders for this recipe is the Ninja blender! (opens in a new tab) It comes with 16 oz blending cups that are the perfect size for making healthy dressings like this one.

TIP: Adjust the thickness of this dressing by adding more yogurt or water!

Storing Avocado Lime Dressing

This Avocado Lime Dressing can be stored in a dressing shaker (opens in a new tab) or mason jar for up to 2 days in the refrigerator!

Salads and other recipes to add this Avocado Lime Dressing to:

Close up of Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing in a glass jar next to a cut lime.

How to Use This Avocado Dressing

This dressing is more than just a salad topper! Here are some of my favorite ways to use it:

  • Salads: Toss it with leafy greens, quinoa, or a taco salad for a creamy, zesty kick.
  • Protein Bowls: Drizzle it over grain bowls loaded with roasted veggies and your favorite protein (these Turkey Taco Bowls are one of my favorite pairings!).
  • Tacos & Burritos: Swap your regular salsa or crema for this creamy avocado lime dressing.
  • Veggie Dip: Serve it as a healthy dip with fresh veggies like carrots, cucumbers, or bell peppers.
  • Spread: Use it as a spread for sandwiches or wraps for a flavorful twist.

More healthy salad dressing options to try:

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Close up of Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing in a glass jar next to a cut lime.
ServingsServes 6
4.76 from 45 votes

Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing

3-Ingredient Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing made with fresh avocado, creamy yogurt, and lime juice that's perfect for throwing together in 5 minutes or less and taking your salads to the next level!
Prep: 5 minTotal: 5 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 large avocado
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 medium limes (freshly squeezed)
  • salt/pepper (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Remove the skin and seed from the avocado.
  2. Combine the avocado, yogurt, and the lime juice in a blender.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste (optional)!

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Notes

  • Adjust the thickness of this dressing by adding more yogurt or water.
  • This Avocado Lime Dressing can be stored in a dressing shaker (opens in a new tab) or mason jar for up to 2 days in the refrigerator!

Nutrition

Calories: 66 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 1 mg | Sodium: 6 mg | Potassium: 199 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 60 IU | Vitamin C: 10 mg | Calcium: 22 mg | Iron: 1 mg

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35 Comments

  1. Jane

    Thanks for the creamy avocado lime yogourt dressing …. perfect for tacos!

    Reply
  2. Elaine

    I absolutely agree with you on this one. A good dressing can make a salad special. And this lime dressing surely looks like one. Excited to try it 🙂

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  3. Denise

    This Avocado Lime Dressing sounds amazing! This is a great recipe to have on hand. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Marisa F. Stewart

    We eat an avocado every night with our salad. I love the idea of making it into a salad dressing. We enjoy the rich creaminess of avocados plus all of the healthy things that go along with the fruit. We have several avocados ripening on the counter — this recipe is perfect.

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  5. Tammy

    I love how creamy and healthy this is! I love creamy dressings too! This would be great with so many dishes!

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