Go Back
–+ servings
Pale green cilantro lime ranch dressing in a clear glass jar with a supported spoon

Full GAPS Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

A pale-green avocado crema blended with homemade coconut milk, fresh cilantro, lime, raw cold-pressed oil, pure seasonings and mineral salt.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Condiment, Dip, Salad Dressing
Cuisine: GAPS, Latin, Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large ripe avocado peeled and pitted; if using small avocados, use 2 at 1× or 4 at 2×
  • 3/4 cup prepared homemade coconut milk additive-free, completed and measured after straining; not canned
  • 1/2-3/4 cup fresh cilantro loosely packed, about half a bunch; dry ends trimmed and tender stems included
  • 1/4 cup raw cold-pressed avocado oil or olive oil keep raw and unheated
  • 1/4 cup filtered water
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon pure garlic powder single-ingredient, without additives or fillers
  • 1 teaspoon pure onion powder single-ingredient, without additives or fillers
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano single-ingredient
  • 1 teaspoon natural mineral salt

Equipment

  • Countertop blender or food processor
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Citrus juicer or reamer
  • Flexible scraper
  • Clean 16-ounce glass jar with lid

Method
 

  1. Place the avocado, homemade coconut milk, cilantro, raw cold-pressed oil, filtered water, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and mineral salt in a fully assembled blender or food processor.
    Avocado cilantro homemade coconut milk oil water lime and seasonings loaded in a supported blender
  2. Blend until the avocado is fully incorporated and the dressing is uniformly pale green and creamy with fine cilantro flecks. With the machine off, scrape down any avocado or herbs clinging above the blades, replace the lid and blend again until no large pieces or separate oil layer remain.
    Smooth pale green cilantro lime avocado dressing in a stopped blender
  3. Serve as a dressing, dip or spoonable topping. Transfer leftovers to a clean covered 16-ounce glass jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Stir before serving.

Notes

Full GAPS: Use homemade coconut milk, raw cold-pressed avocado or olive oil, pure single-ingredient seasonings and natural mineral salt. This is a Full GAPS condiment, not an Introduction Diet recipe.
Yield: The recipe makes about 2 cups, divided into 6 servings.
Texture: Blend until the dressing moves as one creamy mixture with fine cilantro flecks and no avocado pieces, white coconut streaks or separate oil layer.
Storage: Refrigerate covered for up to 1 week. Stir before serving.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!