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Vegan Cashew Cream Basil Dressing

Why This Cashew Cream Basil Dressing Deserves a Spot in Your Fridge Basil dressings don't get much creamier or more satisfying than this, and this cashew cream basil dressing proves that plant-based ingredients can genuinely deliver serious richness. Blended cashews, fresh basil, and bright lemon combine for a dressing that works well beyond a basic salad.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dairy free, Gluten-free, Hot Summer Days, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 149
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • This recipe keeps things creamy and herby letting cashews and fresh herbs do the work. Here's exactly what you need.
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • If your blender isn't especially powerful soaking the cashews in hot water for 15 to 20 minutes beforehand genuinely

Equipment

  • This recipe keeps the tool list about as short as it gets. Here's what to grab:
  • High-speed blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Glass storage container, for keeping leftovers
  • No stove, no complicated equipment. A good blender genuinely handles the entire process.

Method
 

  1. Step 1- Combine Everything
  2. Add the cashews to your blender jug along with the water, lemon juice, fresh basil, fresh chives, maple syrup, and sea salt.
  3. Step 2- Blend Until Smooth
  4. Blend until very smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to make sure everything fully incorporates.
  5. Step 3- Season and Store
  6. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste. Transfer to a glass storage container and store in the fridge.
  7. That's genuinely the entire process. Two simple steps, and you've got a dressing that tastes far richer than the short ingredient list suggests.

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Serving)

Here's exactly what you're getting per serving, based on 6 total servings from this recipe:
  • Calories-  149 kcal
  • Carbohydrates- 10.2g
  • Protein- 4.6g
  • Fat- 10.9g
  • Saturated Fat- 1.9g
  • Sodium- 102mg
  • Fiber- 1g
  • Sugar- 3.5g