Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
on Mar 21, 2021, Updated Aug 12, 2023
Make this super creamy Chick-fil-A Copycat Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing in just 5 minutes. Use it as a salad dressing, dip, or in wraps, burritos, or tacos.
Here are a few more homemade salad dressing recipes: Mango Salad Dressing, Green Goddess Salad Dressing, Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing, and Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette.
About This Recipe
Some dressings make you go ‘WOW’ with their first taste. It happened to me when I first ate this salad at Chick-fil-A, which had a creamy texture from Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing. I must say, it was love at the first bite.
It tastes like guacamole, green goddess, and ranch dressing, all in one bite.
But unfortunately, they don’t sell their dressing separately. So when I returned home, I decided to recreate the dressing, and after just a few attempts, I got very close.
I am sharing my version of this Chick-fil-A Copycat Avocado Ranch Dressing Recipe with you all to try.
This spicy and tangy dressing is super rich and creamy. It comes together in under five minutes and uses a few simple ingredients.
This Chick-fil-A copycat dressing can be served as a dip with fried starters, crackers, chips, etc., or added to tacos, sandwiches, burgers, and wraps. It is super versatile and tastes heavenly!
The homemade dressing is prepared with high-quality and real ingredients, has no artificial color, no non-GMO oil, and is also free of preservatives.
It is vegetarian and gluten-free, and this recipe will yield approximately 2 cups of dressing.
Ingredients
Avocado – Ripe avocado adds a perfect creamy texture to the dressing. If the avocado is even slightly raw, it will taste bitter, so be very careful while choosing it.
Since you blend the avocado in this recipe, this avocado lime dressing is a great way to use up slightly oxidized or bruised avocados.
Lime Juice and Lime Zest – These two ingredients give the dressing a lovely tang and a refreshing flavor.
Sour cream and mayonnaise make up the base of this dressing.
To make the dressing healthier, you can use fat-free sour cream or Greek yogurt instead of regular sour cream and mayonnaise.
Garlic – Reduce the amount of garlic if you don’t like the garlicky flavor.
Cilantro – Use fresh cilantro leaves for the best flavor.
Seasonings – To enhance the flavor of the dressing, you will need mixed Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
How To Make Avocado Ranch Dressing
Start by preparing the avocado. Choose a ripe avocado and cut it in half vertically.
Now, rotate the two halves in the opposite direction and separate them from each other.
Using a paring knife, remove the seed and discard it.
Now, using a large spoon, scoop out the avocado flesh and add it to the medium jar of a blender or food processor.
Add the following ingredients to the jar and blend to make a smooth dressing. Scrap the sides of the jar a few times while blending.
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoon lime zest
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cilantro (packed)
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon mixed Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Add some water if the dressing is too thick for your liking.
Check for salt and pepper and add more if needed.
The dressing is ready. Store it in a mason jar and use it as required. Make sure to shake or stir it well before using it.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use vegan sour cream and mayonnaise instead of regular ones to make it vegan. All other ingredients in this dressing are vegan-friendly.
Chick Fil A Copycat Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cilantro (packed)
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon mixed Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Cut the avocado in half vertically.
- Now rotate the two halves in the opposite direction and separate them from each other.
- Using a paring knife, remove the seed and discard it.
- Now scoop out the avocado flesh using a large spoon and add it to the medium jar of a blender.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the jar and blend to make a smooth dressing. Scrap the sides of the jar a few times while blending.
- Add some water if the dressing is thick for your liking.
- Check for salt and pepper and add more if needed.
- The dressing is ready. Store it in a mason jar and use it as required. Make sure to shake or stir it well before using it.
