Avocado Basil Dressing

Name: Avocado Basil Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves; 4 green onions, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This avocado basil dressing comes together in a blender with a handful of fresh ingredients, including basil, avocado, green onions, Greek yogurt and lemon juice, for a creamy, fragrant dressing.

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. If necessary, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dressing reaches desired consistency. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 69 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat.