This is my riff on green goddess dressing. I’ve omitted the buttermilk, but you won’t miss it a bit, as the luscious avocado blends with the brown rice vinegar to create a mellow dressing that’s ideal tossed with crunchy salads—a mix of tastes and textures that’s like giving your palate an invigorating massage.

　　

Ingredients

makes 1 cup

　　3/4 cup water

　　2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar

　　2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

　　1 teaspoon agave nectar

　　1/2 teaspoon sea salt

　　1/2 ripe avocado

　　1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil

　　1 clove garlic, chopped

　　

Step 1

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.

　　

Variation

Step 2

Goes with all of your favorite salads, or on top of fish or chicken.

　　

storage

Step 3

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.

　　

nutrition information

Step 4

(per serving)

　　

Step 5

Calories: 25

　　

Step 6

Total Fat: 2.4g (0.3g saturated, 1.7g monounsaturated)

　　

Step 7

Carbohydrates: 1g

　　

Step 8

Protein: 0g

　　

Step 9

Fiber: 0g

　　

Step 10

Sodium: 75mg

　　Excerpted from The Cancer Fighting Kitchen, copyright 2017 by Rebecca Katz and Met Edelson. Published with permission by Ten Speed Press.