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    Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing – Chick Fil A Copycat

    Published: Aug 27, 2021 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Copycat Chick-Fil-A avocado lime ranch dressing is a tasty variation on original ranch dressing. Tangy lime juice, creamy avocado and a variety of spices join together to make seriously delicious sauce.

    Bowl of green sauce with half an avocado.

    Making restaurant favorite sauces at home, like Polynesian sauce and Chick-Fil-A sauce, is so easy and is a great way to control the ingredients. Most of the sauces can be made with simple ingredients you might already have and it’s easy to adjust them to your taste preference.

    Chick-Fil-A salad dressings, like their avocado lime ranch, can also be simple to prepare and tastes just like the restaurant. It’s so much better than the bottled versions and without all of the preservatives.

    This twist on ranch is one of our favorites because it’s so creamy and flavorful with the fresh, tangy taste of lime.

    Ingredients needed

    Mayonnaise – Adds a nice creamy base. You can use full fat mayonnaise like Dukes or Best Foods. You can also substitute with a vegan version.

    Avocado – 1 large avocado is needed. A ripe avocado will be dark green, almost black, and have a little give when squeezed.

    Ranch seasoning – Use prepackaged or homemade ranch seasoning.

    Olive oil – Could also substitute with avocado oil or canola oil.

    Lime juice and zest – The juice of one large lime, or about 1/4 cup of lime juice.

    White vinegar – Can also substitute with apple cider vinegar.

    Salt, Cumin, Sugar – These bring all of the flavors together.

    Bowls of mayonnaise, seasoning, lime juice, vinegar, water.

    How to make Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

    This creamy avocado lime ranch dressing is super easy to make. Just grab your ingredients and either a food processor or blender.

    1. Zest lime using a microplane. Set aside.
    2. Cut avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop the inside of the avocado into the food processor.
    3. Add in mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, vinegar, water, ranch seasoning, cumin, salt, and sugar.
    4. Pulse until the mixture is smooth.
    5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
    Food processor with avocado, mayonnaise and spices.

    How to store

    Make sure to store this dressing in an airtight container, like a jar, in the refrigerator. This will last for 3-4 days if stored correctly.

    I would not recommend freezing this dressing. Mayonnaise does not keep well in the freezer.

    Recipe tips

    • Make sure to use a ripe avocado.
    • I recommend chilling for at least an hour to let the flavors come together.
    • This dressing is a little thick. If you would like it to be more of a dressing for a salad, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or water to thin it out.
    • This recipe makes around 2 cups of dressing. You can easily double the ingredients for more servings.
    • Make this recipe Keto friendly by substitute the sugar with a sugar alternative or leave it out completely.

    How to serve

    This dressing is very versatile and can be used as a dressing or a dip. Try serving it on:

    • Salads and pasta salads.
    • On a burger, chicken sandwich or veggie burger.
    • With seafood like shrimp, tuna, fish and more.
    • As a dip for chips or vegetables.
    • Over tacos or quesadillas.
    Chicken wrap dipping in sauce.

    More easy sauce recipes

    If you like making copycat recipes at home, be sure to give these a try.

    • Taco Bell quesadilla sauce
    • Restaurant style Mexican white sauce
    • Wingstop ranch dressing
    • Subway chipotle southwest sauce

    Did you make this dressing? Let me know in the comments. Follow for more on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook.

    Green dressing in a bowl with chicken wrap.
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    Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

    This Avocado Lime Ranch dressing tastes very similar to the restaurant's version. Great for a dipping sauce or as a salad dressing.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: avocado
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 532kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 avocado
    • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
    • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
    • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon water

    Instructions

    • Cut avocado in half and remove the pit. Zest the lime and set aside.
    • Scoop avocado into food processor or blender. Add in mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, ranch seasonings, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, cumin, and water in food processor or blender.
    • Pulse until combined and smooth.
    • Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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    Notes

    • Make sure to use a ripe avocado.
    • I recommend chilling for at least an hour to let the flavors come together.
    • This dressing is a little thick. If you would like it to be more of a dressing for a salad, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or water to thin it out.
    • This recipe makes around 2 cups of dressing. You can easily double the ingredients for more servings.
    • Make this recipe Keto friendly by substitute the sugar with a sugar alternative or leave it out completely.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 922mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Peggy Smith

      September 05, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and GREAT flavor.

      Reply
      • heather

        September 05, 2021 at 9:00 pm

        So happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Paula May

      August 30, 2021 at 10:51 pm

      Half a cup per serving??

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      • heather

        August 30, 2021 at 11:20 pm

        This makes just a little over a cup so I wrote it as close to 1/4 cup per serving. You can use as much or little as you want depending on how you are serving it. The leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for about a week.

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