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Creamy Avocado-lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Emeril's hot-pepper sauce or other hot sauce
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

Makes about 1 cup; serves 6

Peel, seed, and dice avocado and place in blender or food processor. Add garlic, salt, lime juice, water, vinegar, hot-pepper sauce, and cilantro leaves. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in oil until a creamy emulsion forms. Transfer vinaigrette to a small bowl or squeeze bottle. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.