Homemade Chick-fil-A Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing: Fresh & Fast

I first tasted Chick-fil-A’s Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing on a busy lunch break when I decided to “eat healthy” and order a salad instead of my usual sandwich combo. One dip of my fork into that creamy, zesty green dressing changed everything! I returned just for the dressing alone, sometimes buying extra to take home. I was determined to recreate it at home. After several test batches (and very happy family taste-testers), I’ve perfected this five-ingredient version that rivals the original. Now, I keep a batch in my fridge at all times.

homemade Chick Fil A avocado lime ranch dressing in a bowl and on salads.

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Why This Recipe Works

This homemade version of Chick-fil-A’s popular dressing perfectly balances creamy, tangy, and zesty flavors in one versatile sauce. The magic lies in using fresh avocado as the base, which creates that signature smooth texture while adding healthy fats and nutrients. The pre-made ranch seasoning mix provides all the essential herb and spice notes in one convenient package, while fresh lime juice delivers bright acidity that cuts through the richness. The addition of taco seasoning brings a subtle southwestern kick that elevates this dressing beyond ordinary ranch. Best of all, it comes together in just 5 minutes with ingredients you likely already have on hand.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing:

  • Taco seasoning mix – Contributes southwestern spice notes
  • Ripe avocado – Provides creamy texture and buttery, nutty flavor
  • Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning mix – Delivers classic ranch flavor profile
  • Mayonnaise – Creates smooth, rich base and extends shelf life
  • Fresh lime juice – Adds bright acidity and prevents browning
Chick Fil A avocado lime ranch dressing ingredients on a tray.

How to Choose the Best Avocados for this Recipe

Avocados in this recipe are essential for their subtle buttery, nutty flavor, consistency, and color. If you aren’t used to buying avocados, choose ones that are slightly soft but not overly ripe. Try to buy only as many avocados as you need because they spoil quickly.

Since you blend the avocado in this recipe, this dressing is a great way to use up slightly oxidized or bruised avocados. Just be sure to cut away any bad parts of the fruit before adding it to the blender.

How to Make Chick-fil-A Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

Making this dressing could not be any easier!

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender.
Chick Fil A avocado lime ranch dressing ingredients in a blender.
  1. Blend until combined and smooth. Taste and adjust with salt and ground black pepper if necessary.
homemade Chick Fil A avocado lime ranch dressing in a bowl and on two salads.
homemade Chick Fil A avocado lime ranch dressing in a bowl and on salads.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing: 5-Minute Miracle

This creamy, zesty 5-ingredient dressing perfectly replicates Chick-Fil-A's popular Avocado Lime Ranch in just 5 minutes – perfect for salads, sandwiches, and dipping!
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Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing, Chick Fil A Recipes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 394kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick Mild Taco Seasoning

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Notes

For the most authentic Chick-Fil-A flavor, choose avocados that are perfectly ripe – slightly soft to the touch but not mushy. If your avocados have just a few brown spots, they’re still perfect for this recipe since they’ll be blended. For extra creaminess, try adding a tablespoon of sour cream. If you prefer a thinner consistency for drizzling on salads, add a tablespoon of water or additional lime juice and blend again.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 995mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

Serving Suggestions

Beyond traditional salads, this versatile dressing shines as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, a spread for wraps and sandwiches, or drizzled-over fish tacos. Try it as a topping for burrito bowls, a dressing for taco salad, or mixed with shredded chicken for a quick and flavorful chicken salad. It also makes an excellent dip for fresh vegetables or a delicious sauce for grilled meats.

Creative Uses for this Homemade Avocado Ranch Dressing

  • PAT Pasta Salad: Toss with farfalle pasta, crispy pancetta, and quartered grape tomatoes
  • Avocado Lime Chicken Salad: Mix with diced cooked chicken for an upgraded sandwich filling
  • South of the Border Eggs: Top corn tortillas with refried beans, eggs, and this dressing
homemade Chick Fil A avocado lime ranch dressing on salad and in a bowl.

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  1. Karen

    5 stars
    I thought the taste was spot on, the dressing is a little thicker, so I added just a bit of extra milk. Yum! Have you thought about doing their apple cider vinegar dressing?

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