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    Home » Paleo » Keto Dairy-Free Avocado Crema

    Keto Dairy-Free Avocado Crema

    Published: Mar 18, 2019 · Modified: Mar 30, 2020 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 13 Comments

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    This dairy-free avocado crema is a dip, it's a dressing, it's a topping for tacos! Keto, vegan and paleo and Whole30-friendly.

    Dairy-Free Avocado Crema. A simple dip, dressing, or a topping for tacos. Super useful recipe.
    Drizzle this traditional keto dairy-free avocado crema on top of a Classic Spinach Salad, on fish tacos, on a burrito bowl or use it as a sandwich or burger spread.  It's quick and easy to whip up and you can store it in your fridge to use throughout the week.

    While avocado cream (or avocado crema as it is also known) is often made with Greek yogurt or sour cream, this recipe is dairy-free! You won't miss the dairy one bit!

    Last week, Denis and I helped my brother and sister-in-law pack up their home. We're so excited that they are moving here, just a short drive away from us. While stuffing the contents of kitchen drawers into boxes, our conversation turned to cooking. My sister-in-law remarked that they make my Fresh Burrito Bowl fairly often. I had forgotten about the avocado cream in that recipe.

    Food blogging has so many benefits, but one of the disadvantages that I know other food bloggers also find is that we rarely make the same thing twice. Meal time is an opportunity to try a new recipe, get out the camera and set up that food shot!

    Simple recipe for Dairy Free Avocado Crema. Use this as a dip, as a dressing, or as a topping for tacos.

    Fresh cilantro, lime, garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, a little salt, and avocado make up this tangy, creamy dressing. Avocado crema is usually made with sour cream or Greek yogurt, but this dairy-free version turns out just as creamy. You just have to try it to believe it! Convinced?

    Ingredients for Dairy-Free Avocado Crema

    Here's what you'll need:

    • cilantro: 2 cups
    • avocado: 1 large ripe one
    • lime: you'll need the juice from one lime. Roll it on the counter to burst the individual segments to help them release their juice or try these other tips to juice a lime.
    • garlic: 2 cloves. Fresh garlic is so much better than powdered garlic in this recipe!
    • olive oil: extra virgin
    • vinegar:  apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
    • salt: just a little to bring out the flavour in the other ingredients

    Toss the ingredients in a food processor, whir away until well blended and store covered in the refrigerator. I keep mine in a squeeze bottle so I can aim it where I want it.

    Simple recipe for Dairy Free Avocado Crema. Use this as a dip, as a dressing, or as a topping for tacos.

    Today I made a simple salad of garden vegetables and grilled chicken and topped it with this creamy dairy-free avocado crema. It gave this salad the touch it needed to take it from boring to bright.

    Chicken salad topped with Dairy Free Avocado Crema.

    Try it on your favourite salad, on this Classic Spinach Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing, or with your favourite Tex-Mex meals!

    Dairy-free Avocado Crema. It's a dip, it's a dressing, it's a topper for tacos! |www.flavourandsavour.com

    Keto Dairy-Free Avocado Crema

    This dairy free avocado crema (or cream) is a dressing, it's a dip, it's a topping for tacos or burgers. Keto, Vegan, Paleo and Whole30-friendly!
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    Course: Dressings and Sauces
    Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 107kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cilantro loosely packed
    • 1 large avocado
    • 1 medium lime (juice of)
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup oil extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil

    Instructions

    • Put all ingredients except oil in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
    • Slowly pour the oil through the top and blend until emulsified.

    Notes

    This recipe makes almost  1 ½ cups of dressing, much more than you would need for a salad. You can easily halve the recipe.
    Nutrition facts are based on a serving of 2 tablespoons.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    1. Rondo

      November 12, 2020 at 7:04 am

      I like everything but the EVOO. Putting that into a food processor can make it very bitter. I’d recommend trying this with a grape seed oil or any other neutral vegetable oil that isn’t olive oil.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 12, 2020 at 10:34 am

        Thanks for your suggestions, Rondo. While I've never noticed any bitterness in recipe myself, I do know that some people are more sensitive to bitter flavours than others, and that using EVOO in a high-speed blender or food processor can be problematic for them. Whisking by hand may alleviate this problem. Thanks for commenting.

        Reply
    2. Collette Turner

      October 12, 2018 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      I made this for my breakfast burrito this morning...it is delicious!
      Thanks,
      Collette

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        October 12, 2018 at 1:50 pm

        That's a great idea, Collette! Thanks for letting me (and my readers) know! So glad you like it.

        Reply
    3. Molly

      March 26, 2016 at 5:11 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe! I needed a dairy free potato topping for Easter dinner and this will be great! In order to keep it thicker I reduced the oil and vinegar. I also added a little white pepper which tasted great. Thank you for helping keep my dairy-sensitive guests happy.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 27, 2016 at 8:19 am

        Hi Molly,
        Thanks for letting me know how you adapted this recipe. It's helpful to my other readers too! Happy Easter!

        Reply
    4. Deirdre

      February 28, 2016 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      Since discovering this recipe here, I make it all the time!. I don't miss the dairy one bit!

      Reply
    5. Linda Hearsey

      October 23, 2015 at 9:14 pm

      I use white balsamic vinegar in place of the white wine vinegar and it's fabulous....

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        October 24, 2015 at 7:33 am

        Hi Linda,
        That's a great idea! I'm going to try that next time. I love that white balsamic! Thanks for commenting.

        Reply
    6. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal

      July 09, 2015 at 6:48 am

      I love all things creamy and saucy, and I love that this recipe is dairy free. I think it actually looks tastier than the dairy containing original! Oh, and I hear you when it comes to never making the same thing twice. I often hear my husband say, "but I liked that recipe!"

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 09, 2015 at 8:45 am

        Thanks, Rachel! Ah, the trials and tribulations of a food blogger! Too much variety! lol

        Reply
    7. Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner

      July 08, 2015 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      I love clean salad dressings! You had me at "avocado" 😉

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 09, 2015 at 8:46 am

        Thanks Kennedy! I have a love affair with avocados too!

        Reply

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