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Creamy Avocado Salsa Dressing

A cool yet spicy dressing or dip made with an avocado cream base pureed with jalapeno, cilantro, salsa, and spices. Plenty of flavor to go around or pair with your favorite southwest salad.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 small avocado peeled and sliced
  • 1 small jalapeno seeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (less if using a paste)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (may sub. plain Greek yogurt)
  • 1/4 cup smooth salsa
  • 1/4 cup Milk plus more for thinning
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar (more if using Greek yogurt)
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. smoked paprika
  • Hot sauce to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add hot sauce and additional salt/pepper to taste. Add additional milk to thin to desired consistency if needed. Chill in the refrigerator.