Raw Ultimate Dressing
Elevate your salads and dishes with this creamy, flavor-packed Raw Ultimate Dressing, a wholesome blend perfect for clean eating! This vegan, dairy-free dressing is crafted with soaked cashews for a luxuriously smooth texture, accented by the tang of freshly squeezed lemon juice, the subtle zing of Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. Fresh parsley and dill add a vibrant herbal note, while nutritional yeast infuses a hint of umami magic. Ready in just 10 minutes (after soaking time), this versatile dressing doubles as a salad topper, veggie dip, or spread for wraps. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and free from preservatives, it's the ultimate healthy dressing to keep on hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Filtered water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (cold-pressed, extra virgin)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with warm water. Allow them to soak for at least 2 hours (or overnight). Drain and rinse before proceeding.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, add the soaked cashews, filtered water, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, sea salt, and black pepper.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
Add the fresh parsley and dill to the blender. Pulse a few times until the herbs are finely chopped and incorporated into the dressing but not fully pureed, so you retain a bit of texture.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed. Add a bit more lemon juice for extra brightness, maple syrup for sweetness, or a pinch more salt as desired.
Transfer the dressing to a sealed container or jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled over your favorite salads, roasted veggies, or use as a dip. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.7 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1294 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 556 mg | 12% | |
*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.
