Probiotic-rich avocado kefir dressing is a healthy and tasty way to add good bacteria to your favorite salads and sliced veggies.
On our homestead summer calls for lots of fresh greens, salads and crisp veggies that practically beg to be dipped into some delicious homemade sauce. With the garden in full swing we have lots of vegetables to choose from. Our homegrown Swiss chard and kale make for a terrific salad and the snow peas are perfect with a dollop of dip.
My go to salad dressing recipe is usually my Italian dressing or occasionally a kefir ranch dressing but sometimes I crave something different. We often have avocados on hand so why not turn them into a dressing for all those garden veggies awaiting me on the countertop?
Blend an avocado with a few herbs, a cup of kefir and a few other kitchen staples and you’ve got a delightfully fresh and healthy avocado kefir dressing. I love that the creamy avocado kefir dressing tastes so fresh and with the addition of milk kefir, I get a great dose of probiotics with my meal.
What is Milk Kefir?
Milk kefir is a type of cultured dairy, typically made using real milk from a cow or goat. There are two ways to make kefir. The most common way is by using kefir grains. The grains are placed into a glass jar, covered in milk and within 24 hours, the milk has been transformed into kefir. The second way to create kefir is by using a packet of powdered milk kefir. This method is useful if you only want a little bit of kefir at a time. However, the package of dried kefir will only last a few times unlike the the kefir grains that will last indefinitely if you take care of them.
Learn more about the ins and outs of making milk kefir daily here.
Benefits of Kefir
Kefir salad dressing is an excellent way to add more nutrition to your meals. If you’re new to the health benefits of kefir, check out why you’ll want to consume kefir every single day.
- Kefir is a great source of probiotics
- It is packed full of vitamins, beneficial yeasts and good bacteria
- Helps boost immunity
- Improves allergies
- Milk kefir supports a healthy digestive system
- Boosts energy levels
Tips for Making Easy Avocado Kefir Dressing
- You can use fresh herbs if you have them on hand. The general rule of thumb is for every 1 teaspoon of dried herbs, use 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs.
- If the kefir avocado dressing is too thick, add a few more splashes of milk kefir to thin it out.
- A shallot gives the dressing a more mild flavor but if you don’t have one on hand, a sweet onion will work.
- Lemon juice can be swapped for lime juice, if none is available.
- Add a clove of fermented garlic for more probiotics!
- A small, personal sized blender really helps create a creamy, pureed dressing.
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How Do You Make Homemade Avocado Dressing
This simple avocado kefir dressing is creamy, flavorful and quick to make! Drizzle over a salad, serve as a dip on a veggie platter or add it to a from scratch burrito bowl — yum.
Makes: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
1 cup milk kefir
1 avocado
1 tablespoon minced shallot or onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons dried dill
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of pepper
Step by Step Instructions
Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth.
Serve with chopped veggies, drizzled over a salad or whatever you prefer. Store in a jar inside the fridge for several days.
FAQ
How Long Does Avocado Dressing Last?
The milk kefir in this healthy avocado dressing recipe really helps to preserve the dressing and keep it a crispy green color. Typically the fermented dressing lasts for at least 3 days before it begins to slightly change to a duller shade of green. When kept in the fridge it can last up to a week.
What to Put Avocado Dressing on?
This avocado kefir dressing recipe can be used as a veggie dip, spread on to toast, drizzled on top of a salad, a dip for pita chips or used as a condiment on a sandwich.
More Fermented Food Recipes
Avocado Kefir Dressing
Probiotic-rich avocado kefir dressing is a healthy and tasty way to add good bacteria to your favorite salads and sliced veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk kefir
- 1 avocado
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot or onion
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Serve with chopped veggies, drizzled over a salad or whatever you prefer. Store in a jar inside the fridge for several days.
