This blended dressing uses nuts to create a heart-healthy, no-oil take on a classic dressing.
Steps
1
Soaking the Cashews
Ingredients
1/2 cup raw cashews
2 to 3 cups warm water
In a medium bowl, soak the cashews for 3 to 4 hours to soften. Strain, reserving the cashews and discarding the liquid.
2
Preparing the Dressing
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, or other non–dairy milk
2 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 1/2 tbsp kelp or dulse granules
1 tbsp natural sweetener such as fruit paste, agave, yacon or honey
1 tbsp light soy or chickpea miso
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lemon, juiced, to taste
To prepare the dressing, in a blender, add the cashews along with the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Adjust the sweetness and garlic if you wish.
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
