This avocado lime ranch is a quick and homemade copy cat version of the classic Chick-fil A recipe. Just a few simple ingredients are needed to make this super flavorful, versatile dressing. Drizzle it over a Spicy Southwest salad paired with a glass of lemonade for a truly authentic Chick Fil A experience.
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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 creamy dressing only needs 5 ingredients, can be made in under 5 minutes, and is great to keep in the fridge. 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 homemade avocado ranch are endless!
Why This Recipe Works
- Only 5 ingredients needed
- Full of healthy fats
- Super creamy consistency
- Tastes better than Chick-fil A's (IMO)
- Made with Greek yogurt, so it's lighter and higher in protein
Ingredients for Avocado Lime Ranch
- 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 Avocado Lime Ranch
- 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
How To Make Homemade Ranch Seasoning
You only need a couple of ingredients to make a homemade ranch seasoning mix. It's simple, 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 of recipes, like roasted veggies or chicken.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Chick Fil A lime ranch dressing is a healthier choice than some of the other dressing options, but it is still full of excess oils and preservatives.
By making it at home you can create a healthier, lighter, and tastier version for a fraction of the cost.
No, that is not one of the sauces they sell.
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!
You can store it in an airtight container, I use a mason jar, and keep it in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Serving Suggestions
This dressing is so great on many recipes! 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
- Make sure you use ripe avocados
- 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
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PrintAvocado Lime Ranch Dressing
This avocado lime ranch dressing is a homemade version of the Chick-fil A sauce. It's creamy, flavorful, and so great on salads, sandwiches, or even as a dip!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 ½ Cups 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 Small Avocados (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- Juice of 2 Limes (about ¼ cup)
- 2 Tablespoons Ranch Seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
Instructions
- 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, mayonnaise, lime juice, and ranch seasonings into a blender or food processor
- Blend on high, adding water as needed to get smooth and creamy. (I used about ¾ cup) Taste and add salt if needed.
- Use immediately or store in a mason jar in the fridge until you need it
Notes
- Make sure you use ripe avocadoas
- 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
Keywords: chick-fil a avocado dressing, avocado ranch dressing, avocado lime salad dressing
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