Avocado–Cucumber Salad Dressing

This fresh and tasty dressing is a wonderful addition to your summer salads and is a snap to make! It works as a dip too!

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¾ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded and cubed
• 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
• ¼ cup lemon juice, preferably fresh
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Puree the olive oil and garlic in a blender until smooth. Add the cilantro, avocado, cucumber and lemon juice. Puree again until smooth. Season with salt & pepper to taste.