Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sweet onion, diced
• 1 Serrano pepper, seeded and rough chopped
• 3 medium clove garlic, peeled
• 3 Tbsp lime juice
• 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, rough chopped
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp Mexican oregano
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp dark chili powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place the onion, Serrano pepper, garlic cloves, lime juice and cilantro into a blender.
Pulse until chopped.
Add the remaining ingredients. Pulse until smooth. Add more buttermilk, if desired to thin.
Store chilled for several hours before serving. May make up to 3 days in advance, shake well before serving. Serve as a dressing, condiment or a dip.

Notes
This dressing can be prepared with light dairy products and mayonnaise, if desired.