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Emily Fabulous » Recipes » Homemade Syrups, Condiments, Sauces, etc.

Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

Published: Aug 23, 2021 · Modified: Jun 23, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 34 Comments

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Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing is perfect for salads or dipping. Made with fresh ingredients and seasonings, anyone can make this condiment. This dressing is a Chick-fil-A copycat that you can make at home!

avocado lime ranch dressing, a lime, and an avocado
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  • Why I Love This Recipe
  • Key Ingredients Needed to Make This Recipe
  • How to Make This Avocado Lime Ranch Sauce
  • What to Use this Chick-fil-A Copy Cat Dressing For
  • Tools For This Recipe
  • Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

Why I Love This Recipe

I'm pretty sure there are two types of people out there: lovers of ranch and ranch haters. Ranch dressing could be a major food group for me. I like ranch on salads, with pizza like my Fig and Prosciutto Pizza, as a vegetable dip, etc.

Once I made this Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing, I decided this was my new favorite version. Inspired by Chick-fil-A's salad dressing, this version only has a few ingredients and takes about 10 minutes or less to make just like my Strawberry Shrub Vinaigrette Salad Dressing and my Lemon Herb Salad Dressing.

Key Ingredients Needed to Make This Recipe

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  • Avocado: You will need a ripe avocado for this recipe to get the best results for creating a creamy and smooth texture in the dressing.
  • Sour Cream: Sour cream adds tanginess and creaminess to the dressing. Greek yogurt can be used as a healthier substitute, providing a similar texture and tangy flavor.
  • Buttermilk: Buttermilk gives the dressing a slightly tangy and creamy taste. It helps to thin out the dressing and provides a smoother consistency.
  • Fresh Green Onion Stalks: Green onion stalks, also known as scallions, contribute a mild onion flavor and a subtle crunch to the dressing.

*See the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and quantities.

avocado lime ranch dressing in a mason jar

How to Make This Avocado Lime Ranch Sauce

Making homemade salad dressing is pretty easy and for this recipe, your food processor does most of the work for you! Once you prep all of your ingredients, all you have to do is throw them in the food processor or blender and blend them together.

You can decide the consistency you want your avocado lime ranch dressing to be, so stop earlier if you want a thicker sauce or continue to process for a smoother finish.

What to Use this Chick-fil-A Copy Cat Dressing For

  • The original reason for making this recipe was for a salad dressing of course!
  • Use as a dipping sauce for chips, veggies, or my Air Fryer Zucchini Chips!
  • This ranch dressing makes a great sauce for grilled steak or chicken.
  • Try using this avocado lime sauce instead of mayonnaise and herbs the next time you make egg salad or chicken salad.
avocado lime ranch dressing in a bowl

Tools For This Recipe

My mini KitchenAid food processor is my favorite food processor for making this ranch dressing. It’s small and compact so it doesn't take up a lot of space and it's the perfect size for this recipe!

I’ve also recently discovered a silicone blender spatula and use it for everything! It’s long and thin and gets all of those delicious bits you couldn’t reach before.

And, to store your avocado lime salad dressing, check out these sealable pint canning jars in a set of 4. You can use these for anything from storing food to drinking, and canning!

If you get a chance to make this Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing, tag me on Instagram or Facebook and show me, or leave a review below! You can also follow me on Pinterest and sign up for my e-mail list to receive more fun and delicious recipes in your inbox.

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Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing is perfect for salads Made with fresh ingredients and seasonings, anyone can make this condiment. This dressing is a Chick Fil A copycat that you can make at home!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Processing TIme: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 42kcal
Author: Emily
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Equipment

  • food processor or blender
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
  • ½ cup sour cream (I used light sour cream)
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3-4 stalks green onion, chopped (green and white parts)
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare all of the ingredients and add them to the food processor or blender.
  • Process/blend until everything is combined, you have a thick sauce, and it's at your desired consistency. Store in the fridge in a sealed container or a covered bowl until ready to use. It will last in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • You can substitute greek yogurt for sour cream.
  • If you want a thinner sauce, you can add a little more buttermilk while processing. Start with a small amount because a little goes a long way!
  • Store your Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 3.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1.1g | Calcium: 30mg

Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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  1. Debra says

    August 29, 2021 at 9:13 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delish. Everyone loved it.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 30, 2021 at 4:03 am

      Thanks, Debra!

      Reply
  2. Bianca says

    August 29, 2021 at 11:57 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was so easy to make and sooo delicious! Thank you so much for the recipe

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 29, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      Thanks for trying my recipe, Bianca. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Jodi Reed says

    August 29, 2021 at 2:54 am

    5 stars
    This is my favorite dressing from chick fill a. I absolutely love this!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 29, 2021 at 3:16 am

      It so, so good! Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Kayla DiMaggio says

    August 29, 2021 at 12:25 am

    5 stars
    This avocado lime ranch dressing is amazing! Added it to a taco salad and it was delicious!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 29, 2021 at 3:17 am

      It's almost like it was made for Mexican food!!!

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    August 28, 2021 at 9:32 pm

    5 stars
    My hubby and I absolutely loved this for our salad the other night! Such a tasty and very delicious! Excited to make this again!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 29, 2021 at 3:17 am

      So happy to hear it, Beth! Thanks for trying my recipe.

      Reply
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