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Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing




Source of Recipe


Taste of Home


Recipe Introduction


Source: Cooks Illustrated - Americas Test Kitchen
Crisp lettuces like iceberg and romaine are a perfect match for this creamy dressing, and shaved red onion, grape tomatoes, and crumbled bacon make excellent garnishes after the greens have been tossed.

Chili's Restaurant uses it on their Cobb Salad

Makes 1 1/2 cups

Use about 2 tablespoons per quart of greens to serve two.



Recipe Link: http://tasteofhome.com

List of Ingredients







1 ripe Hass avocado pitted
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice from 1 lime
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium garlic clove minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper






Recipe



Scoop the flesh from the avocado. 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.

NOTES
(Can be refrigerated up to 1 week.)