Avocado Dressing (Madison) Recipe

1. 1

   Put the lime juice, avocado, garlic, chile, scallions, and cilantro in a blender and puree.

2. 2

   Gradually pour in the oil with the machine running.

3. 3

   Season with salt to taste.

4. 4

   Variation with Tomatillos: The tartness of tomatillos slices through the richness of the avocado.

5. 5

   Remove the husks from 4 large tomatillos, simmer them in water till they turn olive green, then puree.

6. 6

   Chill, then stir into the dressing.

7. 7

   Add in 1/4 c. lowfat sour cream or possibly yogurt if you like.

8. 8

   USE this thick green dressing with crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce or possibly as a dip for crudites.

9. 9

   It will hold well, refrigerated, for several hrs.

10. 10

    Set plastic wrap directly on the surface to keep it from browning.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.