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Spicy Cashew Dressing Recipe
Spicy Cashew Dressing is creamy, bold, and tastes just like the Sweetgreen favorite you know and love. Cashews, cilantro, lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, and rice wine vinegar blend together in just minutes for an easy homemade dressing packed with sweet, tangy, and spicy flavor.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cashews roasted and salted
- ¼ cup cilantro loosely packed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce or Tamari or Tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ginger minced or paste
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- ½ - 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce depending on desired spice level
- ¼ cup oil avocado or olive
- 3-4 tablespoons water depending on desired consistency
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for the water to a 3-4 cup food processor. Pulse a couple of times to begin breaking down the cashews and then blend for 1-2 minutes, or until combined. It’s ok if the cashews are not completely broken down and there are still some small chunks visible.¾ cup cashews, ¼ cup cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce or Tamari, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, ½ teaspoon ginger, 1 garlic clove, ½ - 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce, ¼ cup oil
- Pour in the water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until your desired consistency is reached.3-4 tablespoons water
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Notes
- Serving: One serving is roughly 2 tablespoons of dressing.
- Storage: This sauce will thicken up after being stored in the refrigerator. Simply add additional water, a teaspoon at a time, to bring it back to your desired consistency.
- Cashews: Don't get raw cashews for this dressing!
- Spice: You can add in extra Sriracha or leave it out, depending on how spicy you like it.
- Equipment: You really need a good food processor that can handle nuts for this recipe.
- Usage: Yes, this is a salad dressing, but you can also put it on roasted or fresh veggies or even protein, like chicken or shrimp.
- Water: Only add a little water at a time until it's the consistency you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
