Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing

Source: Tammy/Unknown.

Yield: 1-1/2 cups.

Notes

Crisp lettuces like iceberg and romaine are perfect match for this creamy dressing. Shaved red onion, grape tomatoes, and crumbled bacon make excellent garnishes for greens tossed with this dressing. Use about 2 tablespoons per quart of greens, serving two.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted, flesh scooped from skin
• 1/2 tsp hot sauce, such as Tabasco
• 1 tbsp juice from 1 lime
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp minced red onion
• 1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp table salt (or 1 tsp kosher salt)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

1. In food processor, puree avocado, hot sauce, and lime juice until avocado is broken down, about 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and process until dressing is completely smooth. (Can be refrigerated up to 1 week.)