C – Avocado in everything!
Lately, I have been noticing there’s avocado in everything. Is it because I live in California? California style? Who knows. But, I’m happy. I love avocados.
I have been seeing more avocado in ranch dressing, especially. I was intrigued. It’s been popping up in grocery stores all over the place. I looked at the ingredient list and knew I could make it.
Of course, without using any preservatives or color additives. I hate when companies put in additives just to make it look good. Avocados turn brown … so let’s add food coloring so it stays green. Yuk!
I have a new passion. Making my own dressings. It’s easy and I don’t have to waste my money throwing away bottled dressings if I don’t like them. This avocado ranch was simple and easy. If I messed it up, it only cost me about a dollar.
The outcome was good. A creamy, avocado ranch dressing, with lots of fresh herbs. A balance of sour, garlic, onion and just a hint of mayonnaise.
| Avocado Week: Avocado Ranch Dressing |
- 1 avocado
- ½ lemon. juiced
- 2 sprigs dill
- 3 sprigs parsley
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Place dill and parsley in a food processor and chop finely.
- Add avocado, lemon and mayonnaise. Blend in the food processor until mixed well.
- Remove from the food processor into a bowl.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Serve.
- Enjoy!
I love this new passion for making dressings. It doesn’t seem so tedious anymore. Of course, you can always make a batch to last a few days. Add a bit more lemon. Just in case the avocado turns brown.
It makes life even easier.