AVOCADO RANCH DRESSING

image MAKES 3 CUPS

IN MY LIMITED POLLING, IT SEEMS that ranch dressing is a guilty pleasure for many people, myself included. So, how about a ranch dressing you can feel good about instead of one filled with hydrogenated oil and sodium? For this recipe, I replaced a lot of the oil with avocado, and in doing so worked in all those healthy monounsaturated fats and fiber. Not that you’ll need suggestions for what to do with this supercreamy and addictive dressing, I will say it’s the perfect accompaniment to our Spicy Corn and Chili Fritters (here), makes a great veggie dip, and turns even the most humble salad into something special.

1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and quartered

1 cup vegan mayo

¼ cup white vinegar

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce

12 sprigs chives, minced

1 clove garlic, minced

4 sprigs dill, large stems removed, minced

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons sea salt

1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.