Avocado-Ranch Dressing

This avocado-ranch dressing recipe complements any Southwestern style salad. Try tossing with a salad of romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, and toasted sunflower seeds. Southern Living MAY 2006

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 2 2/3 cups

Ingredients

• 2  ripe avocados
• 1  cup  ranch dressing
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2  teaspoons  hot sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. 1. Cut avocados in half; scoop pulp into a food processor or blender.
2. 2. Add 1 cup Ranch dressing and remaining ingredients to food processor. Process until avocado mixture is smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.