Name: Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Small Avocados (about 1 cup); 1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt; 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise; Juice of 2 Limes (about 1/4 cup); 2 Tablespoons Ranch Seasoning; Salt to taste; Water as needed

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This avocado lime ranch dressing is a quick and homemade copy cat version of the classic Chick-fil A recipe. There’s just a few simple ingredients needed to make this super creamy dressing. Drizzle it over a Spicy Southwest salad paired with a glass of lemonade for a truly authentic experience.

avocado lime ranch dressing in a bowl topped with fresh dill.

I absolutely LOVE this dressing. It’s got amazing flavors, full of healthy fats, higher in protein, and honestly just tastes incredible. If you love classic ranch dressing, I promise that this recipe is 10x better!

This super creamy dressing only needs 5 main ingredients, can be made in under 5 minutes, and is just a great recipe to keep on hand. You can drizzle it over salads or tacos, use it as a burger spread, or even just as a dip for fresh veggies. The uses for this incredibly creamy, flavorful, homemade avocado ranch dressing are endless!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS EASY RECIPE

Only 5 ingredients needed
Full of healthy fats
Super creamy consistency
Better than Chick-fil A’s (IMO)
Made with Greek yogurt, so it’s lighter and higher in protein

INGREDIENTS FOR AVOCADO LIME RANCH DRESSING

Avocado: I find Haas to be the best avocados, but any will work as long as thy’re ripe
Greek yogurt: I used yogurt as the base of this dressing in place of sour cream to add more protein and lighten it up a bit
Lime juice: Fresh lime juice adds a necessary acidity to cut the richness of this creamy dressing
Ranch seasoning: You can use homemade ranch seasoning or even a ranch seasonings packet
Mayonnaise: The mayo helps aid in getting that perfect creamy consistency

HOW TO MAKE CREAMY AVOCADO RANCH DRESSING

pouring dressing from a blender into a mason jar.

Carefully cut your avocados in half, take out the pit and use a spoon to scoop out the inside
Place all ingredients: cut avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, ranch seasonings, mayonnaise, and water into your blender.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed
Use right away or store in a mason jar in the fridge until you need it

HOMEMADE RANCH SEASONING MIX

You only need a couple of ingredients to make a homemade ranch seasoning mix. It’s super easy, super quick, and lasts for a long time so you can use it again and again.

Dried parsley
Dried dill
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Onion flakes
Pepper
Salt
Dried chives

This is the recipe I used so I got the right ratio of each ingredient. I like that it uses dried herbs instead of fresh herbs so I can use it on all sorts or recipes, like roasted veggies or chicken, and also, it won’t go bad quickly.

avocado ranch in a gray bowl with a black spoon topped with fresh dill.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

This is so great on many, many foods! Here’s a few of my favorite ways to utilize it:

Chick-fil A Southwest Salad
As a sandwich spread
On top of air fryer chicken thighs
To dip fresh veggies in (my personal favorite way!)
On the side of crispy cauliflower bites
Drizzled over a regular green salad

EXPERT TIPS FOR THE BEST AVOCADO LIME RANCH DRESSING

Make sure you use a ripe avocado
Use plain Greek yogurt, regular yogurt is too thin
Both homemade ranch mix as well as store-bought will work
You can use lemon juice in place of the lime
Only add as much water as needed, you want it thick and creamy but pourable
Store leftovers in a mason jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks

FAQs

Is Chick-fil A lime ranch dressing healthy? The Chick-fil A version is a healthy dressing, but because you’re making it at home, you can control the ingredients and amounts so this version is healthy.
Can you buy Chick-fil A salad dressing? No, that is not one of the sauces they sell.
How many calories is in avocado lime ranch? I don’t believe calories are the best form of nutrition measurement, but a packet of Chick-fil A’s creamy avocado dressing has 310 calories while my homemade one has just about 30 per 2 tablespoons!
What’s the best way to store this homemade dressing? You can store it in an airtight container, I use a mason jar, and keep it in the fridge for up to two weeks.

creamy avocado dressing in a bowl topped with fresh dill.

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