I could eat avocados every. single. day. My family? Maybe not so much, but they're surprisingly willing to try recipes containing this lovely green fruit (or is it a veggie?), especially when it's served in this avocado ranch dip.
Fresh, ripe avocados are combined with that all-american favorite, ranch dressing, and a few other ingredients in this avocado dip recipe. I used Marzetti Simply Dressed Ranch Dressing, a dressing that's free of preservatives, trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, MSG and artificial flavors. We try to avoid these additives whenever possible, so I love that Marzetti makes it so easy with this tasty line of dressings!
Served with tortilla chips, potato chips or crackers, this avocado ranch dip recipe is sure to disappear fast!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Marzetti Simply Dressed Ranch Dressing
- 2 medium avocados
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions:
- Mash the avocado to desired consistency.
- Stir in Marzetti Simple Dressed Ranch Dressing, lime juice, parsley, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Serve with tortilla chips, potato chips, or crackers.
If you have a little more time and want to amp things up a bit, try stirring in some chopped tomatoes and onions and some cooked, chopped bacon for a crowd-pleasing BLT avocado ranch dip!
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This post brought to you by Marzetti Simply Dressed. All opinions are 100% mine.
Tara Kuczykowski is a married mom of three boys and two girls, ages 4 to 10 years, living in Columbus, OH.
