Spicy Cashew Dressing

A creamy orange salad dressing in a white bowl. There are supporting ingredients around the bowl including: cilantro, cashews, red pepper flakes, a sliced lime, and salt

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This spicy homemade salad dressing is incredibly creamy and packed with amazing plant based flavors.

5 from 11 votes

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Prep Time 2 hrs

Blending time 5 mins

Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins

Course Salad

Servings

Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

1 Blender

Ingredients

½ cup cashews
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp cool water
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoon cilantro
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon agave nectar
2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tsp ginger
1 teaspoon sriracha
1 lime juiced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Start by prepping your cashews. Carefully combine the cashews with about 1 cup of boiling water. Set the cashew and water combination aside for about 2 hours to allow the cashews to soften.
Drain the water from the cashews and give them a quick rinse.
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Add the dressing to a salad, power bowl, or however you would like.

Notes

This salad dressing can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to five days.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal

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