Avocado Green Goddess Dressing (Oil-Free)

overhead shot of a glass full of creamy goddess dressing with lemon and parsley on the side

Avocado Green Goddess Dressing (Oil-Free)

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings:5 servings

Author: Lori Rasmussen, My Quiet Kitchen

Inspired by Trader Joe's avocado green goddess dressing, this fresh and light version is made without oil and packs so much vibrant flavor and nutrition! Use it as a dressing, sauce, dip, or spread. Gluten-free, oil-free, soy-free, nut-free, and vegan.

Ingredients
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2 cups chopped fresh parsley - About half of a large bunch.
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
¼ cup fresh basil - About 10 to 12 leaves.
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 medium/large ripe avocado
zest from half a lemon, optional
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
up to 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
¼ to ½ cup water

Instructions

In a food processor combine the parsley, chives, basil, and garlic, and blend until chunky, about 5 seconds.
Slice the avocado, and scoop the flesh into the food processor. Add the lemon zest and juice, vinegar, ¾ teaspoon salt, pepper, and ¼ cup water. Process until as smooth as you like. For a thinner consistency add water 1 tablespoon at a time.
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon, as desired. Serve right away, or store in an airtight container until ready to use. See Notes for storage tips.

Notes

Storage

Store dressing in the refrigerator in a small, airtight container for up to 4 days.

It contains enough lemon juice and vinegar to prevent browning, so there's no need for a layer of oil or extra lemon juice on top, as you might normally do with guacamole.

I suspect avocado greed goddess is freezer friendly, though I haven't tried freezing a batch yet. We usually finish off the whole batch within a couple of days!

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