Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing (ATK)

By hmp13

Crisp lettuces like iceberg and romaine are a perfect match for this creamy dressing. Shaved red onion, grape tomatoes, and crumbled bacon make excellent garnishes for greens tossed with this dressing. To calculate the amount of dressing needed, use 2 tablespoons per quart of greens, (one quart of greens will serve two).

Ingredients

• 1 Hass avocado, ripe, pitted, flesh scooped from skin
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, from 1 lime
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon minced red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 medium clove garlic , minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In food processor, puree avocado, hot sauce, and lime juice until avocado is broken down, about 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and process until dressing is completely smooth. (Can be refrigerated up to 1 week.