Dairy-Free Creamy Garlic Dressing
Brighten up your salads and dishes with this luscious Dairy-Free Creamy Garlic Dressing! Made with raw cashews for a rich, silky base, it offers all the decadence of traditional creamy dressings without the dairy. The bold flavor of fresh garlic is perfectly balanced with zesty lemon juice, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sweet maple syrup, while Dijon mustard and olive oil add depth and smoothness. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes of prep, making it a perfect go-to for weeknight meals or meal prep. Serve it over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or even as a delicious dip—all while staying vegan, gluten-free, and irresistibly flavorful! With its customizable consistency and incredible flavor, this dressing is about to become your dairy-free dream come true.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes to soften.
Once softened, drain the cashews and rinse them under cold running water.
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, 0.5 cup of fresh water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil.
Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the blender along with the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high speed until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick for your liking, add water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to enhance the flavors.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or container, seal it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake well before using. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1071 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.3 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1299 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 869 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
