Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon minced red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Put the avocado, hot sauce, and lime juice in the container of a food processor and process for 30 seconds, or until the avocado is broken down.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and process until the dressing is completely smooth.

Makes 1 1/2 cups.

The dressing can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.