Avocado Buttermilk Dressing
Quick blender recipe for a creamy avocado buttermilk dressing. Tips for swaps, storage, thickness, and keeping it fresh up to a week.
This creamy dressing goes great with a salad of shaved asparagus, arugula, and pecorino cheese. The avocado gives this recipe an amazingly creamy consistency.
Submitted by: Chasity M. M from Chicago, IL
- Blend avocado, buttermilk, garlic, seasonings, and optional mayo until smooth; stir in chives and serve.
- Keeps up to 1 week refrigerated in an airtight container; add lemon or lime to slow browning.
- Thin with extra buttermilk or thicken with sour cream/Greek yogurt; use herb swaps like dill or chives for variety.
Preparation Instructions:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long will this dressing stay fresh in the fridge?
Stored in an airtight jar, the dressing will keep for up to one week. Avocado can darken with time but the flavor is still fine. To slow browning, add a splash of lemon or lime juice and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before sealing.
Can I make this dressing dairy free or vegan?
Yes. Make a vegan buttermilk by mixing 1 cup unsweetened plant milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit 5 minutes. Use vegan mayo or skip mayo and add a bit more avocado or a spoon of dairy-free yogurt.
Can I freeze avocado buttermilk dressing?
Freezing is not recommended because the texture can turn grainy and separate. If you must freeze, portion into an ice cube tray, thaw in the fridge, and re-blend to help restore creaminess.
What can I use instead of dill pollen?
Substitute 1 teaspoon fresh chopped dill or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried dill. If you do not have dill at all, a pinch of dried parsley or a little lemon zest will add bright flavor.
How do I adjust the dressing thickness?
To thin the dressing, add more buttermilk a tablespoon at a time. To thicken it, add half an avocado more, a scoop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, or reduce the buttermilk before blending.
Will the garlic make the dressing too strong if I make it ahead?
Garlic flavor can mellow but sometimes intensify when stored. If making ahead, use one clove and adjust to taste before serving. Roasted granulated garlic is a milder option if you want a gentler garlic note.
Are there allergen concerns with this recipe?
This dressing contains dairy from buttermilk and possibly eggs if you add regular mayo. For nut or soy concerns, choose an appropriate plant milk or mayo. Always check labels if serving people with allergies.
What are good ways to serve this dressing?
It pairs well with shaved asparagus, arugula, and pecorino. Use it on green salads, grilled vegetables, grain bowls, as a dip for crudites, or as a sauce for roasted potatoes and tacos.
How long will this dressing stay fresh in the fridge?
Stored in an airtight jar, the dressing will keep for up to one week. Avocado can darken with time but the flavor is still fine. To slow browning, add a splash of lemon or lime juice and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before sealing.
Can I make this dressing dairy free or vegan?
Yes. Make a vegan buttermilk by mixing 1 cup unsweetened plant milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit 5 minutes. Use vegan mayo or skip mayo and add a bit more avocado or a spoon of dairy-free yogurt.
Can I freeze avocado buttermilk dressing?
Freezing is not recommended because the texture can turn grainy and separate. If you must freeze, portion into an ice cube tray, thaw in the fridge, and re-blend to help restore creaminess.
What can I use instead of dill pollen?
Substitute 1 teaspoon fresh chopped dill or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried dill. If you do not have dill at all, a pinch of dried parsley or a little lemon zest will add bright flavor.
How do I adjust the dressing thickness?
To thin the dressing, add more buttermilk a tablespoon at a time. To thicken it, add half an avocado more, a scoop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, or reduce the buttermilk before blending.
Will the garlic make the dressing too strong if I make it ahead?
Garlic flavor can mellow but sometimes intensify when stored. If making ahead, use one clove and adjust to taste before serving. Roasted granulated garlic is a milder option if you want a gentler garlic note.
Are there allergen concerns with this recipe?
This dressing contains dairy from buttermilk and possibly eggs if you add regular mayo. For nut or soy concerns, choose an appropriate plant milk or mayo. Always check labels if serving people with allergies.
What are good ways to serve this dressing?
It pairs well with shaved asparagus, arugula, and pecorino. Use it on green salads, grilled vegetables, grain bowls, as a dip for crudites, or as a sauce for roasted potatoes and tacos.
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