Creamy Cilantro-Avocado Dressing

generic-video-poster

Use this tangy, creamy cilantro-avocado dressing on a salad of romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes and black beans, with crumbled tortilla chips or toasted pine nuts on top.

Prep/Cook Time: 10 Minutes, Servings: 16

More Ways to Benefit

Ingredients

  • ½ ripe avocado
  • ¾ cup packed fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Place avocado, cilantro, yogurt, scallions, garlic, lime juice, sugar and salt in a blender; blend until smooth.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 16 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 80 mg sodium; 61 mg potassium

© Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission.



AARP NEWSLETTERS

Mujer leyendo tableta

Get the Staying Sharp newsletter

Sign up for the latest on brain health, featuring articles, activities, recipes, games and more!

You’ve reached content that’s exclusive to AARP members.

To continue, you’ll need to become an AARP member.  Join now, and you’ll have access to all the great content and features in Staying Sharp, plus more AARP member benefits.