Avocado Dressing
by Tarla Dalal
A creamy dressing of avocado and curds spruced up with crunchy tidbits of chopped shallots, this is sure to turn any salad into a delectable treat!
You can enjoy this dressing with any salad, especially those with lettuce and juicy garden-fresh veggies. Alternatively, you can even pour it over rice and relish an off-beat treat.
Without any oil, this Avocado dressing is a very healthy alternative to fat-laden dressings.
You can also try other avocado based delights like Avocado Dip and Avocado and Cream Cheese Sushi .
Avocado Dressing recipe - How to make Avocado Dressing
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 1.50 cup
1 avocado
1/2 cup greek yoghurt or thick hung curds (chakka dahi)
3 tbsp chopped shallots
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp sea salt
- Method
- Cut each avocados in halves. Remove the seed and scoop out the center portion and mash it using a fork or a masher.
- Combine all ingredients, except the sea salt and 1 tbsp of water in a mixer and blend till smooth.
- Transfer to a deep bowl, add the sea salt and mix well.
- Refrigerate till use.
| Energy | 47 cal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 22.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 2.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 26 mg |
| Sodium | 1.9 mg |
| Potassium | 11.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
I was keen to try this dressing and it came out so creamy and tasty which made me finish my salad in seconds...