Sunday, April 5, 2009

Avocado Ranch Salad Dressing


This all-purpose dressing Washington Post's Chef on Call columnist and former restaurateur David Hagedorn is great for a composed salad or as a sauce for chilled, blanched green beans or asparagus. Makes 2 cups.

Ingredients
  • Flesh of 1 medium avocado
  • 1 1/2 cups nonfat buttermilk
  • 1 1-ounce packet ranch dressing seasoning, such as Hidden Valley Ranch
  • Finely grated zest of 1 medium lime

Directions
  1. Combine the ingredients in a blender and purée on high speed until smooth.
  2. Refrigerate until ready to serve.