Avocadoes, rather than oil, make this dressing creamy yet light.

Yield: 1 cup, 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, mashed (3/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed garlic (1⁄2 clove)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill weed, basil, or mint

Equipment

• cutting board
• chef’s knife, 8-inch
• fork
• small mixing bowl
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• citrus juicer or reamer
• blender
• rubber spatula

Place the avocado, water, lime juice, salt, and dill in a blender and process until smooth and creamy. Stored in a cruet or glass jar in the refrigerator, Avocado Lime Dressing will keep for two days.

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