Recipe Description:
2013 Registered Dietitian Recipe Contest Entry.
“Say hello to your favorite creamy dressing again! Substitute avocados for mayo or sour cream for an alternate version with good fats.” Recipe courtesy of Molly of Union, NJ.
This recipe was submitted by an avocado fan and has not been tested by the Hass Avocado Board.
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Ingredients:
- 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
- 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. fresh chives, chopped
Instructions:
- Put the avocado flesh into a food processor or blender.
- Add remaining ingredients, except chives, to food processor or blender and blend until smooth and the mixture runs off the back of a spoon.
- Add chopped chives to mixture and pulse 2-3 times to evenly distribute chives throughout dressing.
- Serve over your favorite salad greens, or as a dip alongside crunchy veggies.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (41g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 2g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 2% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | - | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 1% | |
| Sodium 110mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber < 1g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars 1g | - | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 2g | - | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
