Nutty Dressing

Elevate your salads, bowls, and roasted vegetables with this creamy, flavor-packed Nutty Dressing! Featuring a wholesome blend of raw cashews, rich almond butter, and zesty lemon juice, this vegan dressing is perfectly balanced with just the right touch of maple syrup sweetness and savory soy sauce. With a velvety texture achieved by blending softened cashews and olive oil, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes—no cooking required! Ideal as a dip, drizzle, or marinade, it’s a versatile condiment that delivers a burst of nutty goodness in every bite. Whether you're looking for a dairy-free dressing or a gluten-free option (using tamari), this Nutty Dressing is a deliciously healthy way to enhance your favorite dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons Almond butter
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce or tamari
• 1 Garlic clove, minced
• 0.25 cup Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Add the raw cashews to a small bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.

Step 2

Drain the cashews and add them to a blender or food processor.

Step 3

Add the almond butter, olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, soy sauce or tamari, minced garlic, water, salt, and ground black pepper to the blender.

Step 4

Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add more lemon juice for tanginess, maple syrup for sweetness, or soy sauce for saltiness.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Step 7

Stir or shake well before using. Serve over salads, roasted vegetables, or use as a dip for raw veggies.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	258.1 grams (258.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	974

Total Fat 83.70g	107%
Saturated Fat 12.40g	62%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1601mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 42.10g	15%
Dietary Fiber 5.10g	18%
Total Sugars 19.40g
Protein 19.80g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118mg	9%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 753mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.3%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 16.8%