I’m such a lover of all things pickled and fermented that most of my salad dressings start with vinegar and oil. So when I was asked to create some condiments for a large dinner a few years back, I knew I needed to branch out not just with a creamy choice but also one that would appeal to as many dietary needs as possible: vegan, gluten free, keto friendly, and more. That’s why the salad dressing I share this week in my Twice as Tasty column for the Flathead Beacon eschews the original mayonnaise and other dairy-heavy renditions in favor of a dairy-free, avocado-based blend.

Avocados have grown in popularity as a nondairy fat replacement in baked goods—the same way I often replace oil and butter in quick breads with applesauce. I occasionally use avocados in this way, especially when making desserts for vegan friends. But I typically eat avocados sliced fresh, such as on corn tortillas with Crispy Sprouted Lentils, or turn them into Grilled Onion Guacamole. I even have a recipe for pickling them in my pickling cookbook. If you like tangy salads, try the pickled avocado slices in the green goddess dressing.

Learn more about DIY salad dressings and get the complete recipe for Green Goddess Salad Dressing in my column.

Make it, share it.
Tag @twiceastastyblog and #twiceastastyblog

Twice as Tasty

Homemade salad dressings are so simple, easy, and affordable that I think everyone should free up fridge space by not buying an endless collection of bottled dressings. Here are just a few other salad dressing recipes on the blog. You can find more (along with salad and dressing pairings) in the recipe index.

• Best DIY Salad Dressing
• Creamy Balsamic Salad Dressing
• Raspberry Vinaigrette
• Asian Salad Dressing
• Russian Salad Dressing

If you prefer a dairy-based green goddess dressing, check out my article with recipe variations on Taste of Home. You can also learn about the best avocado storage solutions from my tests for The Spruce Eats. Read more of my work off the blog here.

Want more Twice as Tasty recipes? Get my books! Click here to order a personally signed, packaged, and shipped copy of The Complete Guide to Pickling directly from me. I also share tasty ways to use pickles in The Pickled Picnic; it’s only available here.