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Lemon Avocado Salad Dressing

October 14, 2013 by Lindsay 40 Comments

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This Lemon Avocado Salad Dressing is light and flavorful and an easy way to add some healthy fats to your salad.

Hi Friends!

This Lemon Avocado Salad Dressing is light and flavorful and an easy way to add some healthy fats to your salad.

I know it’s Bean Bytes day but I just had to pop in again and share a quick recipe with you guys in honor of a very special lady! Thanks to some wonderful blogger organizers, we’re having a little virtual baby shower for Liz at The Lemon Bowl. If you haven’t checked out her blog, go do so immediately. She posts some amazing recipes!

Today we’re celebrating Liz by putting together a little recipe roundup… and LEMON is the star ingredient!

lizs-baby-shower

I opted to make a salad dressing. You guys know I LOVE avocado on my salad. Usually I just chop it up and put it on top, but sometimes it’s nice to spread the wealth a little bit and give every piece of lettuce a little avocado flavor! Since lemon and avocado naturally go together, it didn’t take long to come up with this recipe.

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Lemon Avocado Salad Dressing

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A easy to make, light dressing that’s full of flavor!

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/3 c mashed avocado (1 medium)
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice (juice from one lemon)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2–3 Tbsp water (to reach desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir vigorously until well-combined.
  2. Makes about 1/2 a cup of dressing.

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I enjoyed mine on a salad topped with a salmon cake!

This Lemon Avocado Salad Dressing is light and flavorful and an easy way to add some healthy fats to your salad.

Want more lemon? Check out what the other fabulous bloggers made for the shower:

Appetizers

  • Whipped Feta Spread with Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary by Miss in the Kitchen
  • Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes” in a Lemon Cup with Smoked Paprika by Climbing Grier Mountain
  • Lemon Basil Bruschetta by Dine & Dish
  • Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries w/ Lemon Basil Aioli by What’s Gaby Cooking
  • Lemon Garlic Herb Marinated Olives by Sarah’s Cucina Bella
  • Kalamata Olive and Feta Dip with Baked Lemon Pepper Pita Chips by In Aggie’s Kitchen
  • Creamy Asparagus Guacamole by The Healthy Apple

Beverages

  • Sparkling Honey Rosemary Lemonade by Nutmeg Nanny
  • Basil Hibiscus Lemonade by Fabtastic Eats
  • Jam Mocktails: Lemon & Pineapple by Cooking with Books
  • Lemon Jalapeno Spritzers by Bev Cooks
  • Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade by Crumbs and Chaos
  • Limonana (Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade) by An Edible Mosaic
  • Tipsy Lemonade Iced Tea by Family Fresh Cooking

Salads

  • Kale Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing by Thrifty Veggie Mama
  • Lemon Quinoa Salad with Pistachios & Sun-Dried Tomatoes by Cookin’ Canuck
  • Greek Salad with Garlic-Lemon Vinaigrette by Gimme Some Oven
  • Pear Quinoa Salad by Reluctant Entertainer
  • Lemon Avocado Salad Dressing by The Lean Green Bean
  • Lemony Spinach & Tomato Quinoa Salad by MomAdvice
  • Herbed Calamari Salad with Preserved Lemons by Everyday Maven

Main Dish

  • Italian Lemon Roast Chicken Pot by Eat2Gather
  • Roasted Lemon Garlic Cocktail Shrimp by Simply Scratch
  • Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tostada by A Zesty Bite
  • Lemon Pepper Shrimp Linguine by Taste and Tell
  • Salmon with Lemon Herb Butter by Handle the Heat
  • Lemon Chicken Stew by FoodieCrush
  • Chicken Saltimbocca with Lemon Cream Sauce and Olive Orzo by Baker by Nature

Desserts

  • Honey Lemon Shortbread Cookies by Rachel Cooks
  • Lemon Glazed Cookies by A Cedar Spoon
  • Healthier Lemon Bars by Texanerin Baking
  • Lemon Sugar Cookies by What Megan’s Making
  • Light Lemon Mousse by Country Cleaver
  • Lemon Sugar Cookie Sandwiches by i am baker
  • Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Gingersnap Crust by The Law Student’s Wife
  • Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Chips by Seeded at the Table

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–Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Food Prep, Side Dish, Soup & Salad Tagged With: Avocado, Lemon, Oil

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    October 14, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    i love using avocado in salad dressings! it makes it so thick and creamy (not to mention healthy!) 🙂

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  2. Caroline Edwards says

    October 14, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    Oh wow, what a dressing! My family would flip over this. 😀 It was a pleasure bringing goodies to the baby shower with you, Lindsay!

    Reply
  3. HollieisFueledByLOLZ says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    The amount of avocado I eat is a little bit embarrassing. This looks like a perfect dressing for me.

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  4. lindsay says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    oh my gosh, i love liz!! she is the cutest and what a great way to celebrate her baby! <3

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  5. Sarah says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    That sounds delicious, and what a sweet way to celebrate your friend’s new baby. I hope some of you can arrange to bring her some food in person after the baby arrives!

    Reply
  6. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Avocado salad dressing is my favorite and I know the lemon really brightens it all up! Perfect for Liz’s shower!

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  7. Amy Allen Clark says

    October 14, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    This looks delicious!! What a great dressing recipe!

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  8. Rachel Cooks says

    October 14, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Loving the color of this beautiful dressing! Thanks for participating in Liz’s shower 🙂

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  9. Alexis @ Hummusapien says

    October 14, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Mmmmm love how quick and easy this is! Avocado adds the BEST creaminess to salad dressings.

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  10. Michaela says

    October 14, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    What a cute way to throw a virtual baby shower! I love lemon dressings and this is the perfect way to make something creamy without dairy. Thanks for the simple recipe. I’ll definitely be trying this out soon.

    Reply
  11. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    October 14, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    This is a fantastic dressing Linds!! I have a boat load of spinach for salad making and two avocados! Yay!!

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  12. jobo says

    October 14, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    holy YUM!!!! I must make this 🙂

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  13. Katy says

    October 14, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Well now I know what I’m making for lunch!!!! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
  14. purelytwins says

    October 14, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    yum! nothing beats lemon and avocado together.

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    • Molly says

      January 3, 2015 at 6:51 PM

      Lime and avocado! Amazing.

      Reply
  15. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    October 14, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    I love everything about this healthy and delish salad dressing!! Thank you so much for coming to my shower friend – so glad to have “met” you, let’s make it in real life soon!! xoxox

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  16. Sandy Coughlin says

    October 14, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Love me some avocado! This is great. Thanks for sharing in Liz’s shower day!

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  17. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    October 14, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    This dressing pretty much sounds amazing! For some crazy reason I have never tried making dressing with avocados…why, I have no idea, because I LOVE avocados!

    Reply
  18. The Healthy Apple says

    October 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    So super yummy; love new salad dressings!!

    Reply
  19. Sarah@creatingbettertomorrow says

    October 14, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Love this idea of a baby shower!!! And doesn’t exhaust the soon to be mom 🙂

    Reply
  20. Leigha says

    October 14, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Yum!!! This is really similar to what I put on pasta sometimes. So good!

    Reply
  21. Amanda @ The Engineering Foodie says

    October 14, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Love avocado on salads! I’ve never made a salad dressing with avocado intentionally, but its always the best when a fried egg yolk and avocado happen to mix together on top of a salad 🙂 I’ll have to try this recipe on purpose next time!

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  22. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    I LOVE avocado in salads but never thought to make a dressing out of it- what a great idea!

    Reply
  23. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    Oooooh, this looks so light and tasty! Love anything with avocado!

    Reply
  24. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    October 14, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    What a sweet idea! And YUM- love the lemon/avocado combo!

    Reply
  25. Sheila says

    October 14, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    This looks perfect! I know Liz loves your blog, I am so glad you took part in this surprise for her! Thank you, Sheila

    Reply
  26. Laurie {Simply Scratch} says

    October 14, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    This dressing is on my to-make list!

    Reply
  27. Amanda says

    October 15, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    I absolutely love the option of using avocado IN the dressing instead of on the salad! Sometimes the texture of it throws me off, so this is such a fabulous option to get the beautiful avocado flavor without the chunks! 🙂

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  28. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    October 15, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Nice! I’m sure Liz would love this. Too bad we couldn’t have had this shower in real life! 🙂

    Reply
  29. Deborah says

    October 20, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    I have never put avocado in a salad dressing – I need to try this!!

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  30. emily anschlowar says

    January 31, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    yum!

    thank you for the wonderful idea. there are so many variations to the basic recipe.

    thank you!!

    Reply
  31. Steph says

    April 20, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    Does the color last or does it turn brown? Also, how long would this keep in the refrigerator in a glass jar? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 21, 2014 at 2:04 PM

      I’d say it would probably keep for about a week. It shouldn’t turn brown for several days because of the acid in the lemon. Try to keep it in a jar without a lot of extra space for air at the top.

      Reply
  32. andrea says

    January 27, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    Found on Pinterest, made it today, it is so delicious!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 27, 2015 at 7:25 PM

      so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  33. Gwen says

    February 4, 2016 at 1:08 PM

    Tonight’s healthy salad. Nice choice and colors making this salad just right. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  34. Robert M says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:44 PM

    I enjoyed this dressing. Very simple to make. Probably next time I should of use a little salt on it. Good recipe!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 3, 2016 at 8:21 PM

      glad you liked it!

      Reply
  35. Laurie McGowan says

    July 31, 2016 at 3:12 PM

    How long is this good in the refrigerator?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 1, 2016 at 11:54 AM

      Should be fine for a week or so!

      Reply

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