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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Sauces and Salad Dressings

    Published: Jan 13, 2018 · Modified: Sep 9, 2023 by Jen Wooster

    Avocado Sauce

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    What is not to love about our quick and easy four-ingredient avocado sauce recipe that whips up in less than 5 minutes? Avocado lovers unite! We serve this creamy dressing on nachos and tacos, slather it on sandwiches, and can even turn it into a salad dressing!

    Did we mention this vegan plant-based sauce is also gluten and dairy-free? No? OK so yep that is happening too. Pretty tasty right? This is one of our MANY no-cook sauce recipes, you need to try them all!

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    As part of our personal meal prepping, we always make sauces to keep things interesting. And personally, to save time I like dressings and sauces that don't require extra cooking, like this easy Thai Peanut Sauce, gyoza sauce, or our favorite homemade honey mustard sauce.

    The key to any sauce recipe is simple high-quality ingredients.

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    • Ingredients and Substitutions
    • Recipe Variations
    • How to Use Our Avocado Sauce Recipe
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    Ingredients and Substitutions

    With only four ingredients each one has to count. When making a quick no-cook dressing, dip, or sauce it is critically important to use the freshest ingredients.

    Avocados- You just need one, no brown spots. The California Avocado Association says if the avocado yields to firm gentle pressure you know it's ripe and ready-to-eat. It will feel slightly soft but it will not feel “mushy” to the touch.

    Ripe fruit is perfect for that day. If buying in advance, you want a slightly underripe fruit. If you have extra avocados on hand be sure to check out our blueberry avocado smoothie.

    Lime Juice- Fresh is best but bottled works. The lime juice has two purposes, to keep the avocado from browning and to give a zing to the dressing. For an extra lime flavor, use the zest of the lime as well. In a pinch, you can substitute lemon juice. Either way, this dressing needs the acid from the citrus to prevent oxidation.

    Cilantro- Bright fresh green leaves only. To make this dressing without cilantro, we recommend substituting parsley. We also enjoy a 50/50 cilantro-parsley split.

    EVOO- Good quality extra virgin olive oil. Because this sauce recipe isn't cooked, the olive oil really stands out. Pick wisely.

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    Now that we know what's in this avocado sauce, how do we make it?

    Put all four ingredients in a food processor or blender.  One minute on high or until creamy. Salt to taste. Done.  Whew, that was a lot of work.

    Recipe Variations

    When a recipe is so simple (and fast) I like to have a repertoire of variations so I can use it in a wide variety of dishes. Here are a few of my favorites:

    • Spicy Avocado Sauce- Add half a jalapeno, including veins and seeds to the food processor. Taste for heat and add the other half if needed.
    • Garlicky Avocado Sauce- Add two peeled cloves of garlic. If this is your jam, check out our garlic lovers green bean recipe!
    • Avocado Sandwich Spread- Swap out the EVOO for an equal amount of mayonnaise OR for a vegan sandwich spread cut the EVOO in half.
    • Avocado Salad Dressing- Add 3 tablespoons of lukewarm water after the sauce is made. Continue to add warm water until the desired consistency is achieved. We have found that this varies greatly depending on the avocado used.
    • Avocado Dressing with Spring Herbs- Swap out the cilantro for ½ parsley and ½ chives.

    How to Use Our Avocado Sauce Recipe

    With so many variations on this sauce recipe, the uses are probably endless.

    • We like the garlicky version with crudites or over roasted asparagus.
    • Make these awesome Sweet Potato Nachos with Shredded Beef.
    • Or make the spicy version and drizzle it on tacos.
    • Slather it on a sandwich, use in place of our vegan basil pesto on this roasted veggie sandwich.
    • Drizzle on grilled chicken or steak.warm it up (just slightly to keep the olive oil from oxidizing) to serve with grilled chicken or fish.
    • As a dip for our gluten-free chicken nuggets.
    nachos with avocado sauce

    Basically, our four-ingredient avocado sauce can do anything. Okay, maybe not create world peace but almost anything.

    Now that you have the best sauce ever, what are you going to do with it?  Let us know in the comments. Brownie points for the best idea!

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    Four-Ingredient Avocado Sauce

    Tangy, tasty and simple to make. Use as a spread, sauce or dressing!
    Servings: 4
    Prep: 5 minutes mins
    Total: 5 minutes mins
    5 from 10 votes
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 avocado
    • ½ cup lime juice
    • ¾ cup cilantro leaves
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • kosher salt, to taste
    • water optional
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    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
      1 avocado, ½ cup lime juice, ¾ cup cilantro leaves, ⅓ cup olive oil
      avocado sauce ingredients in a blender
    • Puree on high until smooth. About one minute. Lukewarm water can be added to thin the sauce to desired consistency.
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    • Salt to taste.
      kosher salt, to taste
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    Notes

    1. See blog post for avocado sauce variations (spicy, salad dressing, etc).
    2. The avocado sauce will store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in a tightly covered jar. 

    Equipment

    • Food processor or blender

    Nutrition

    Calories: 248kcal | Carbs: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 4g
    Author: Jen Wooster
    Course:: Dip, Dressing, Sauce
    Cuisine: American, California, Mexican, South American
    Tried this recipe?Tag us @peelwithzeal so we can see your creation!

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    1. Judy says

      February 04, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      How long will it keep in refrigerator? Thanks

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      • Jen says

        February 05, 2021 at 6:14 am

        You will want to press down plastic wrap directly on the sauce so it doesn't brown. it should keep 2 to 3 days. If browns a bit you can scrap off the top or just stir it in.

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    2. Toni says

      April 21, 2020 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      I seriously love how easy this is to make!

      Reply
    3. Helen @ family-friends-food.com says

      April 21, 2020 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      Oooh, so creamy and delicious! Love how easy this recipe is too 🙂

      Reply
      • Jen says

        April 21, 2020 at 12:10 pm

        Glad you enjoyed!

        Reply
    4. Jessica Formicola says

      April 21, 2020 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      Perfect timing! I have an avocado on the counter that needs used soon. I love that this is only 4 ingredients!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        April 21, 2020 at 12:11 pm

        Gotta work with what you have 🙂

        Reply
    5. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      April 21, 2020 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious sounding sauce! It is great that you only need four ingredients too!

      Reply
    6. Alison says

      April 21, 2020 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      Flavorful and creamy this sauce pairs perfectly with so many different recipes. I like it best on my buddha bowl!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        April 21, 2020 at 12:10 pm

        Buddha bowls- definitely! How was this not on my list?

        Reply
    7. Phoebe says

      February 07, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      On fish salmon,even chicken,,ooo delicious

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    8. The Gentleman's Plate says

      January 23, 2018 at 11:55 pm

      Wow, what a great idea to get more out of your avocados! They're on sale here in Los Angeles too, and I bought more than I can eat (don't you hate when they all turn on you at once!?)

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      • Jen says

        January 24, 2018 at 7:24 pm

        Thanks! So true... lime juice. Mr. Peel puts them in his smoothies (yuck).

        Reply

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