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Creamy Orange Herb Cashew Dressing
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Creamy Orange Herb Cashew Dressing

Ultra creamy, packed with flavor, this is THE dressing to take your salads to the next level.
Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, vegan, plant based, cashew, cilantro, parsley, onion, garlic, citrus, salad, dip
Servings: 1 heaping cup
Author: Molly

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup raw cashews soaked
  • ¼ cup red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ orange juiced + zest from entire orange
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley
  • ¼ tsp maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp hot sauce or chili flakes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
  • water- as needed, I used about ¼ cup

Instructions

  • Begin by bringing 2 cups of water to a boil. Once it boils, remove the pan from the heat and add in the cashews. Let soak for one hour.
  • After one hour, drain the cashews and add them to you blender along with the rest of the ingredients. Start with a tablespoon of water.
  • Pulse a few times to mix and to break up the cashews. Add a tablespoon of water at a time until the mixture is able to spin and become completely blended. I like mine thick, so I used about ¼ cup of water total.
  • Blend until creamy.
  • Store the dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Enjoy!