Creamy Cilantro & Cashew Dressing

The possibilities are endless when making a whole food, plant based, no sugar, oil or salt dressing. The more I experiment the more I am able to whip up some awfully tasty creations that are actually healthy for you to eat. Imagine that – a dressing where the more you eat the healthier you are! It’s absolutely crazy. This creamy, oil-free, dairy-free, salt-free dressing is one of my favorites on salads, baked potatoes and roasted veggies. I hope you enjoy as much as I do.

Creamy Cilantro & Cashew Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup water (depending on your desired thickness)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 tbsps lemon juice
  • 1/2″ serrano pepper
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Toss in the cashews and cover the pot. Soak for 30 minutes. NOTE: The longer you soak in the hot water the softer they become. The softer they are the creamier your dressing.
  2. Add cashews and water to a high speed blender until creamy. Start off with 1/4 cup water. You can always add more add the end of the recipe if you prefer a thinner dressing.
  3. Add the cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, serrano pepper, hot sauce and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Author: DIANA ZATT

Hi everyone! It's no secret. I'm pretty addicted to eating clean and leading a healthy lifestyle. I am a registered nurse and chronic condition educator (diabetes, heart failure, hypertension, obesity & COPD). Nothing excites me more, personally and professionally, then helping others take control of their health. It really is a passion of mine. That's why I created this blog! When I am not in the kitchen creating healthy eats or digging through scientific literature, I enjoy hiking, biking, gardening and spending time with hubby Dennis. Oh and I am a mother to a loud mouthed parrot named Pickles, a 20 year old black cat named Charlie and about 50,000 honey bees.

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