Creamy Cilantro-Avocado Dressing

By Hester

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.

Ingredients

• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, quartered
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

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

Nutrition

Per tablespoon : 16 Calories; 1 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 2 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 80 mg Sodium; 61 mg Potassium

0 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 fat

Tips & Notes
•Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 3 days.