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Cashew Caesar Salad Dressing

This blended dressing uses nuts to create a heart-healthy, no-oil take on a classic dressing. You’ll soak cashews to create the creamy base, then blend them with miso, kelp, and mustard for that signature tangy Caesar flavor.

Makes 2 cups | Active Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 4 hours
Makes 2 cups | Active Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 4 hours
Soaking the Cashews

In a medium bowl, soak the cashews for 3 to 4 hours to soften. Strain, reserving the cashews and discarding the liquid.

Step 1: Soaking the Cashews
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 2 to 3 cups warm water

Step 2: Preparing the Dressing
  • 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.

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