Avocado Ranch Dressing

Crisp lettuces like iceberg and romaine are a perfect match for this creamy dressing, and shaved red onion, grape tomatoes, and crumbled bacon make excellent garnishes after the greens have been tossed.

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  ripe Hass avocado, halved and pitted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
• 1  tablespoon lime juice, from 1 lime
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon  minced red onion
• 1  tablespoon  minced fresh cilantro leaves
• 1  medium garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon table salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Scoop the flesh from the avocado.
2. In food processor, puree avocado, hot sauce, and lime juice until avocado is broken down, about 30 seconds.
3. Add remaining ingredients and process until dressing is completely smooth.
4. Can be refrigerated up to 1 week.
5. Toss about 2 tablespoons with 4 cups of salad greens to serve 2 people.