Vegan Goddess Dressing
Elevate your salads, grain bowls, and veggies with the irresistibly creamy Vegan Goddess Dressing! This vibrant, dairy-free dressing is made with soaked raw cashews for a luscious texture, while fresh herbs like basil, parsley, and chives bring a burst of garden-fresh flavor. Brightened with zesty lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, it’s perfectly balanced with a touch of maple syrup and nutritional yeast for depth. Quick and easy to prepare in under 15 minutes, this plant-based dressing is perfect as a dip, drizzle, or marinade. Naturally gluten-free and packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s the ultimate addition to elevate your vegan meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh chives
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let soak for at least 15 minutes until they are softened.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews under cold water.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, water, fresh basil leaves, parsley leaves, and fresh chives.
Add the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, garlic clove, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or maple syrup to suit your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a salad dressing, dip, or drizzled over your favorite dishes. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.1 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1377 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 1943 mg | 41% | |
*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.
