Fresh, bright, easy and versatile – you can use this Super Simple 5-Minute Avocado Buttermilk Dressing as a dip with tortilla chips, a creamy salad dressing or light topping on tacos. Buttermilk and lime juice compliment the fresh herbs and creamy richness of the avocados. It’s no wonder this Super Simple 5-Minute Avocado Buttermilk Dressing is my new favorite! It will be yours, too.
This recipe for Super Simple 5-minute Avocado Buttermilk Dressing is a riff on green goddess salad dressing. The capers, anchovies and herbs found in this classic dressing are replaced with a more Latin-focused flavor profile. The result is something familiar, yet uniquely different.
Perfect Pairings to go with this Super Simple 5-Minute Avocado Buttermilk Dressing
According to lifestyle expert and writer, Ashley Chalmers, Green Is THE Color of 2022. And while she offers ways to use this beautifully versatile color in your home, I have to wonder, why stop there?
After reading the article, I found myself looking around my own space to size up how I already incorporate the color green into my home….and then my eye landed on the two avocados sitting in my fruit bowl. Inspiration can come from the most unexpected sources.
I love a good slice of avocado wrapped in a tortilla with scrambled eggs or on sourdough toast, but there are also times I want something a little different and yet still familiar. That’s when I reach for this easy avocado dressing recipe. It’s one of my favorite ways to top a homemade power bowl.
If you’re looking for an easy dip to serve with tortilla chips, this dressing is a lighter alternative to traditional guacamole. Try serving this homemade avocado dip beside salsa verde or your favorite red salsa at your next Taco Tuesday party.
Making friends with buttermilk
I was that kid who rummaged through the kitchen cupboards and tasted everything. I learned at a very young age that cocoa powder was not sweet. Coffee tasted better with lots of milk and sugar then, although I use neither as an adult. And yes, buttermilk was a surprise to me as well.
I remember sneaking a sip from the container like my older brothers when nobody else was looking (and by nobody, I really mean my mom). It was not at all what I expected. It was thick, acidic – completely unexpected. I never chugged it again. After that, I regarded buttermilk with a certain degree of skepticism.
However, today I have a greater appreciation for buttermilk. Like yogurt or sour cream, cultures are added to regular milk to help it sour and thicken. The result is a slightly acidic dairy product that is often used as a meat tenderizer, in marinades and batters. It is a common ingredient used in ranch and other creamy salad dressings. Like regular milk, buttermilk comes in low-fat, nonfat and whole milk varieties.
It’s also great for baking. The acid in the buttermilk interacts with other ingredients like baking soda to produce a lighter, more tender texture. For example, I use buttermilk as a raising agent in my recipe for Romanian Coffee Cake. The baking soda and buttermilk produce a very moist cake with a delicate crumb.
Finding the right balance
In this recipe for Super Simple 5-Minute Avocado Buttermilk Dressing, I used nonfat buttermilk to cut the richness of the avocados. Lime juice, cilantro and parsley brighten this tasty dressing and the onion powder and garlic powder add a hint of Umami.
This homemade avocado dip tastes best after it has had a couple hours for the flavors to marry. Unlike straight avocados or guacamole, this dressing won’t turn brown on you either. The acids in the lime juice and buttermilk help preserve the color.
Store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve well chilled.
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Super Simple 5-Minute Avocado Buttermilk Dressing
Course: SidesCuisine: Mexican AmericanDifficulty: Easy2
cups5
minutesThis recipe yields a little over 2 cups of dressing.
Ingredients
The flesh of 2 ripe avocados, pitted and removed from their skins
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, packed
1/2 cup fresh parsley, packed
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
Juice of one lime (a scant 1/4 cup)
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
Directions
- In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients. Blend on low for one minute. Scrape down the sides of the container to ensure ingredients are evenly incorporated. Blend on low for one minute more until mixture resembles a light, creamy dip.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
