Creamy Avocado-Buttermilk Dressing

This creamy avocado-buttermilk dressing is the perfect way to add a touch of richness and creaminess to your favorite salads, wraps, or crudités. It's also a great way to use up ripe avocados that you might otherwise have to throw away. This dressing is made with just a few simple ingredients, and it comes together in just a few minutes.

The avocado-buttermilk dressing is a bit of a mad scientist creation. I was trying to come up with a new salad dressing that was both creamy and tangy, and I had some ripe avocados on hand. I also had some buttermilk left over from making pancakes, so I thought, why not combine the two? The result was this delicious dressing that I've been using on everything from salads to tacos to grilled chicken.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
3. Use as a dressing for salads, wraps, or as a dip for crudités.

Why It Works

• The avocado provides a creamy base for the dressing, while the buttermilk adds a tangy flavor. The apple cider vinegar, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper add depth of flavor and complexity.
• The dressing is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. If you like a thinner dressing, add more buttermilk. If you like a thicker dressing, add more avocado.
• The dressing is versatile and can be used on a variety of dishes. It's great on salads, wraps, tacos, grilled chicken, and even as a dip for crudités.