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Avocado Lime Ranch - Chick-fil-A Copycat

Published: Jun 11, 2021 by Brooke · This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission.

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Is avocado lime ranch your favorite dressing at Chick-fil-A? Don't be disappointed that they don't sell it; we've got you covered with our copycat recipe that tastes even better than the real deal! This incredibly versatile dressing is quick to make and packed with flavor.

If you love copycat dressings, you'll love our Chick-fil-A dressings guide with recipes and our copycat Chipotle vinaigrette.

glass bowl of avocado lime ranch with bowls of salad toppings
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Ingredients

All of the high quality real ingredients for this amazing dressing are easy to find at your local grocery store. In fact, you probably have most of them in your pantry.

  • Dairy: Buttermilk makes this taste creamy and helps increase the acidity.
  • Oil: Extra virgin olive oil provides a wonderful flavor.
  • Citrus: Freshly squeezed lime juice makes this dressing taste fresh and citrusy.
  • Vegetables: Ripe Hass avocados provides the creamy texture.
  • Acid: White distilled vinegar helps balance the flavors and provides more acid.
  • Spices: Cumin, dill, garlic and onion powder, salt, and pepper all work together to make the flavors pop.
  • Sweetener: White granulated sugar, or your sweetener of choice, adds a touch of sweetness.
  • Condiments: Full fat mayo makes this extra creamy. If you need this lower in fat, choose low fat mayo.

Questions

Does Chick-fil-A sell their dressings?

No. As of 2020, this popular fast food chicken restaurant started selling their dipping sauces at the restaurant and in supermarkets. If you want their salad dressings, you have to go to the restaurant and ask them for an extra dressing packet when you order your salad.

What is in their most popular dressing?

To quote Chick-fil-A, avocado lime ranch is "a twist on the original ranch, [and] this Southwest style dressing includes creamy avocado, spices, and just the right amount of lime to liven up any salad."

Is avocado lime ranch dressing healthy?

Three tablespoons of Chick-fil-A's dressing contain 310 calories, 32g fat, and 520 mg sodium. For the same serving size, our copycat dressing has 137 calories, 14g fat, and 115mg sodium.

What does this dressing taste like?

It has a creamy texture thanks to the avocado and a fresh delicious taste from the lime juice. It's like combining guacamole, green goddess and ranch dressing all into one.

Serve

This versatile dressing tastes fantastic on summer salads, but also try it on:

  • Chicken wraps
  • Beef, chicken, or vegan patties
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Grilled shrimp and fish
  • Burrito bowls and tacos
  • Grains, like rice and quinoa
  • Fresh raw veggies as a dip

How To Make

Gather all the ingredients.

bowls of spices, mayo, milk, and lime juice

Start with adding the avocado to the food processor. You can mash it or chop it then add the mayo.

person holding a bowl of mayo

Next add the acid ingredients: buttermilk, vinegar, and fresh lime juice.

person holding a tray of milk, vinegar, and lime juice

Follow this up with the dried spices and the sugar.

person holding a tray of spices

Blend until smooth, using a spatula to scrape down the sides.

Slowly add the oil while the food processor is running.

person holding a bowl of oil

Add the water one tablespoon at a time to get the consistency you want; thinner for a dressing, and thicker for a dip or condiment.

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more acid like lime juice, vinegar or buttermilk. This recipe makes 2 cups.

avocado lime ranch dressing in a food processor

Store in an airtight glass container, such as a mason jar, then refrigerate for up to 5 days.

person holding a glass mason jar filled with avocado lime ranch

Variations

  • Need this lower in fat? Use ¼ cup Greek yogurt and ¼ cup light mayo.
  • Want it more Tex Mex? Add fresh cilantro.
  • Need this as a dip or condiment? Don't add any water.
  • Need this vegan? Use vegan mayo and water and adjust the lime and vinegar.

Pro Tips

  • Avocados are ripe when they yield to a firm, gentle pressure.
  • Ripen firm avocados in a paper bag with an apple on the counter for a couple days.
  • Add the oil last while the processor is turned on.
  • Taste and adjust the lime juice, vinegar, and buttermilk.
  • Chill in the fridge for an hour or two before using.

Love Chick-fil-A premium salads? Check out these copycat recipes.

  • Cobb Salad (pair it with this avocado lime ranch!)
  • Lemon Kale Caesar with Lemon Caesar Vinaigrette
  • Spicy Southwest Salad with Creamy Salsa Dressing
  • Market Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • Asian Salad with Honey Sesame Dressing

Other Salad Dressings You'll Love

  • Avocado Cilantro Dressing (Vegan)
  • Buttermilk Ranch
  • Caesar Dressing

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Recipe

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Avocado Lime Ranch - Chick-fil-A Copycat

Our copycat Chick-fil-A avocado lime ranch dressing recipe is easy and quick to make at home with fresh lime juice and ripe avocados.  Pour it over your healthy summer salads and burrito bowls or use it as a dip for your chicken wraps or fresh vegetables.
4.3 from 62 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Brooke & Emma

Ingredients
 

  • 2 ripe Haas avocados, washed, cut in half, pit removed and pulp scooped out
  • ½ cup mayo, like Duke's
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon sugar, leave out for keto
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water, to thin

Instructions

  • Place all the dressing ingredients: fats, acids, and spices (except the olive oil and water) into a food processor and blend until smooth.  Scrape the sides with a spatula, if necessary.
  • With the processor running, slowly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil into the dressing.
  • Thin the dressing with a little water, then taste and adjust seasonings.  Add a bit more acid (vinegar, buttermilk, or lime juice) if necessary.
  • Use a spatula to remove the dressing from the food processor and pour it into a bowl or jar.  Cover and refrigerate in an air tight container to chill for an hour or two to a maximum of 5 days.

Notes

  • An avocado is ripe when it yields to firm, gentle pressure.
  • Ripen avocados by putting them in a paper bag with an apple inside for a couple of days.
  • Squeeze your own lime juice with a citrus press or reamer.
  • Taste and adjust the lime juice, vinegar, and buttermilk to get the dressing as tangy as you would like.
  • If there is time, chill the dressing in the fridge before using for maximum flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 2TablespoonsCalories: 110kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 3g (1%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 11g (17%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mg (1%)Sodium: 88mg (4%)Potassium: 141mg (4%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 54IU (1%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 12mg (1%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

Serving sizes and nutritional information are only an estimate and may vary from your results.

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Comments

  1. Ashley

    May 02, 2023 at 4:59 am

    Can the buttermilk be left out and can avacodo oil be used instead of olive oil?

    Reply
    • Emma

      May 02, 2023 at 6:38 am

      We haven't tested it with those substitutions, but if you try it, let us know how it goes!

      Reply
  2. Lou Ann

    April 12, 2023 at 1:25 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe!! I love the Chick FIL A dressing and this is great!! Thank you so much!!

    Reply
    • Emma

      April 13, 2023 at 11:15 am

      Thank you, Lou Ann! We're happy you enjoyed it so much!

      Reply
  3. ***

    February 15, 2023 at 8:07 pm

    5 stars
    so good!

    Reply
    • Emma

      February 16, 2023 at 5:49 am

      Wonderful! We are thrilled to hear you enjoy this recipe so much!

      Reply
  4. Jenna

    April 09, 2022 at 5:30 pm

    About to make this recipe and I am super excited to try it! Looks delicious. Just wondering is it buttermilk ranch, buttermilk powder, or liquid buttermilk? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Emma

      April 11, 2022 at 6:58 am

      It's regular liquid buttermilk in this recipe. Enjoy the dressing, Jenna!

      Reply
      • Allison

        January 04, 2023 at 2:36 pm

        Just wondering, could you freeze this to make it last longer or do you have to use all of it within the 5 days after you make it? Thanks!

        Reply
        • Emma

          January 05, 2023 at 8:32 am

          I'm afraid it can't be frozen; it will separate and become watery upon thawing.

          Reply
  5. Jess

    September 10, 2021 at 11:57 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe! And it tastes pretty close to the actual thing! I made cool wraps with it and they tasted almost like I actually got them from the restaurant.

    Reply
    • Emma

      September 10, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      That's wonderful to hear, Jess! We're so glad that you enjoyed the avocado lime ranch.

      Reply
  6. Alex

    June 11, 2021 at 10:58 am

    5 stars
    The dressing is creamy and smooth. The lime is sour, and the dressing tastes really good on a salad.

    Reply
    • Emma

      June 11, 2021 at 11:02 am

      Thank you, Alex! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  7. Beth

    June 11, 2021 at 10:57 am

    5 stars
    This is a delightfully creamy dressing. The pastel green color is pretty, and the texture is reminiscent of guacamole. The garlic powder is great with the other spices in the dressing.

    Reply
    • Emma

      June 11, 2021 at 11:02 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Beth!

      Reply

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