Avocado Caesar Dressing

Yield: 1.5 cups

Ingredients:

• 1 Hass avocado

• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 or 2 garlic cloves, peeled

• ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• ¼ teaspoon coarse salt

• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

• Cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Remove the pit from the avocado and discard.

• Remove the avocado from the skin and place the avocado flesh in a food processor.

• Add the olive oil, Parmesan, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic cloves, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.

• Pulse for 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Adjust the salt and pepper if needed.

• (You can thin the dressing, if you need to, with more olive oil). Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Ines Beltran

Family & Consumer Sciences Agent UGA Gwinnett Extension Office