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.

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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

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.

2. Blend until combined and smooth. Taste and adjust with salt and ground black pepper if necessary.

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

Love Chick-Fil-A? Try these copycat recipes!

• Chick Fil A Chicken Sandwich
• Chick Fil A Chicken Nuggets
• Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese
• Chick Fil A Sauce

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