Green Avocado and Fresh Herb Dressing

This green avocado and herb dressing is one of those recipes that instantly makes everything feel fresher. It’s creamy without being heavy, vibrant in color, and packed with fresh herbs that bring so much life to even the simplest meals. Drizzled over salads, spooned onto grain bowls, or used as a dip for roasted vegetables, this dressing is endlessly versatile and incredibly easy to make.

What I love most about this dressing is how balanced it is. The avocado creates a naturally smooth, rich base, while fresh herbs add brightness and depth. A touch of acidity keeps everything lively, and olive oil rounds it out with just enough richness. It’s the kind of dressing that feels nourishing and indulgent at the same time.

Once you make it, you’ll find yourself reaching for it all week long.

Why I Love This Dressing:

Creamy without relying on heavy ingredients

• Bright, fresh flavor from herbs and citrus

• Comes together in minutes

• Pairs well with so many dishes

• Stores beautifully for meal prep

This is one of those staple recipes that quietly becomes part of your routine.

Ingredients List:

This recipe makes about 1¼ cups of dressing.

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

• 1 small clove garlic

• ¼ cup fresh dill, loosely packed

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, loosely packed

• ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 2–4 tablespoons water, to thin as needed

I love this dressing recipe on my Kale Salad with Asparagus and Avocado. You can find the recipe here.

How to Make Green Avocado & Herb Dressing:

Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
Start by gathering all of your ingredients. Peel and pit the avocado, rinse and dry the fresh herbs, and juice the lemon. Having everything ready makes the blending process quick and seamless.

Step 2: Blend Until Smooth
Add the avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor.

Blend until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. The mixture should be creamy and vibrant green.

Step 3: Adjust the Consistency
With the blender running, add water one tablespoon at a time until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. For a thicker, spoonable dressing, use less water. For a pourable dressing, add a bit more.

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.

Flavor Notes:

This dressing strikes a beautiful balance between richness and freshness. The avocado gives it body and creaminess, while the herbs bring brightness and complexity. Dill adds a subtle grassy note, parsley keeps things fresh, and lemon juice lifts everything so the dressing never feels heavy.

It’s smooth, vibrant, and incredibly versatile.

Ways to Use This Dressing:

This green avocado and herb dressing goes far beyond salads. Try it:

• Drizzled over kale, arugula, or mixed greens

• Spoon over roasted vegetables

• Tossed with warm grains like quinoa or farro

• Used as a dip for raw vegetables

• Spread onto sandwiches or wraps

• Served alongside grilled chicken or fish

It adds instant flavor to just about anything.

Make It Your Own:

This dressing is easy to customize depending on what you have on hand or the flavors you love most.

Try swapping or adding:

• Cilantro instead of parsley

• Lime juice instead of lemon

• A pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

• Extra garlic for a stronger bite

• A splash of water or olive oil to thin further

Small changes can give you a completely new flavor profile.

Storage Tips:

Store this dressing in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.

Because avocado naturally oxidizes, the color may darken slightly over time, but the flavor will remain fresh. Pressing a piece of parchment or plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the dressing before sealing can help maintain its bright green color.

Give it a good stir before using.

Meal Prep Friendly:

This dressing is perfect for meal prep. Make a batch at the beginning of the week and use it to quickly elevate simple meals. Having it ready in the fridge makes throwing together salads, bowls, or quick lunches effortless.

Serving Suggestions:

This dressing pairs especially well with:

• Hearty greens like kale or romaine

• Roasted asparagus, broccoli, or sweet potatoes

• Avocado-based salads

• Grain bowls with seeds or nuts

It’s also delicious paired with fresh, crunchy vegetables like radishes or cucumbers.

Final Thoughts:

This green avocado and herb dressing is one of those recipes that feels both simple and special. It’s fresh, creamy, and incredibly versatile. The kind of dressing that turns everyday meals into something you actually look forward to eating.

Once you make it, you’ll find endless ways to use it, and it just might become one of those recipes you always keep in rotation.

Save it, share it, and enjoy every vibrant, herby spoonful.

Yield: 6 servings

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Green Avocado & Fresh Herb Dressing

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

This green avocado and herb dressing is one of those recipes that instantly makes everything feel fresher. It’s creamy without being heavy, vibrant in color, and packed with fresh herbs that bring so much life to even the simplest meals. Drizzled over salads, spooned onto grain bowls, or used as a dip for roasted vegetables, this dressing is endlessly versatile and incredibly easy to make.

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Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 1 small clove garlic
• ¼ cup fresh dill, loosely packed
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, loosely packed
• ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2–4 tablespoons water, to thin as needed

Instructions

1. Start by gathering all of your ingredients. Peel and pit the avocado, rinse and dry the fresh herbs, and juice the lemon. Having everything ready makes the blending process quick and seamless.
2. Add the avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor.
3. Blend until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. The mixture should be creamy and vibrant green.
4. With the blender running, add water one tablespoon at a time until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. For a thicker, spoonable dressing, use less water. For a pourable dressing, add a bit more.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.

Notes

This dressing is easy to customize depending on what you have on hand or the flavors you love most.

Try swapping or adding:

• Cilantro instead of parsley
• Lime juice instead of lemon
• A pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
• Extra garlic for a stronger bite
• A splash of water or olive oil to thin further

Small changes can give you a completely new flavor profile.

Nutrition Facts

Carbs

4 g

Cholesterol

1 mg

Fiber

2 g

Fat

14 g

Net carbs

2 g

Sat. Fat

2 g

Sodium

205 mg

Sugar

1 g

Protein

3 g