Creamy Basil Avocado Salad Dressing
Dip, Salad
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lime or 1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 clove garlic, pressed
1/4 cup water
Generous bunch fresh basil
Salt and pepper
Directions
Put everything in the blender except the basil. Start will lesser amounts of salt and lime; you can add more after tasting.

Taste and adjust flavors if necessary. Add more water if necessary. Texture should be thick but pourable.
Put everything in the blender except the basil. Start will lesser amounts of salt and lime; you can add more after tasting.

Taste and adjust flavors if necessary. Add more water if necessary. Texture should be thick but pourable.

Add the basil and pulse blend such that small pieces remain.

Serve on the side of your salad or premixed with the salad. If you premix, do so just before serving. Otherwise the salad greens can lose their crispness.