Hare Krishna Almond Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with the irresistibly creamy and nutrient-packed Hare Krishna Almond Salad Dressing. This vibrant, homemade dressing combines the wholesome richness of raw almonds with the bright zest of freshly squeezed lemon juice, a touch of honey (or agave nectar for a vegan twist), and a warming blend of ground cumin, coriander, and fresh grated ginger. Easy to make in just 10 minutes, this dressing is not only dairy-free and gluten-free but also brims with bold, aromatic flavors that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, roasted veggies, or grain bowls, this healthy almond dressing is a versatile addition to your meal prep arsenal. Store it in the fridge and enjoy its creamy goodness all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Raw almonds
- 0.75 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or agave nectar for a vegan option)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Fresh ginger (grated)
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground coriander
Instructions
1. Start by soaking the raw almonds in hot water for 10 minutes. This will make them softer and easier to blend.
2. After soaking, drain the almonds and remove their skins by gently pinching each almond. The skin should slide off easily.
3. Add the peeled almonds to a blender, along with 3/4 cup of water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or agave nectar), salt, and grated ginger.
4. Sprinkle in the ground cumin and ground coriander to add a subtle warmth and depth of flavor.
5. Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
6. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, lemon juice, or honey/agave nectar if desired.
7. Transfer the almond dressing to a jar or dressing bottle for easy pouring.
8. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake well before using as natural separation may occur.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 163 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 97 mg | 2% | |
*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.
