Vegan Creamy Garlic Dressing
Elevate your salads, grain bowls, and roasted veggies with this irresistibly rich and tangy Vegan Creamy Garlic Dressing! Made with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, fresh garlic, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this dairy-free dressing is luxuriously smooth and bursting with bold flavor. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy depth, while Dijon mustard and a hint of maple syrup provide the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile, plant-based dressing is as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prep, it stays fresh and flavorful in the fridge all week long. Whether you’re a vegan foodie or simply looking for a healthy and creamy alternative, this garlic dressing will become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.75 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for 10 minutes to soften them. This will help create a smooth and creamy texture for the dressing.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly after 10 minutes.
In a blender, combine the drained cashews, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and ground black pepper.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This may take 1-2 minutes depending on your blender.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your liking.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Shake or stir well before each use, as the dressing may thicken slightly upon chilling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.3 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1327 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1069 mg | 23% | |
*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.
