Creamy Nutritional Yeast Dressing
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4.4
Creamy Nutritional Yeast Dressing
Description
The Creamy Nutritional Yeast Dressing combines nutritional yeast, a savory ingredient known for its cheesy flavor, with apple cider vinegar and coconut aminos to provide tang and umami. Fresh garlic adds pungency, while extra-virgin olive oil introduced gradually produces a creamy consistency. The dressing is blended until smooth, offering a balanced texture that's ideal for drizzling over greens or roasted vegetables. The salt and black pepper season to taste, enhancing the overall profile without overpowering the dressing’s mild, rich qualities.
Preparation involves pureeing all ingredients except olive oil first, then slowly incorporating the oil on low blender speed to maintain creaminess. Though blending yields a smoother result, whisking minced garlic and the other ingredients together is a workable alternative. This versatility allows adjustments based on kitchen tools or texture preference.
The dressing is appropriate for those avoiding dairy since it uses staples like nutritional yeast and coconut aminos instead of cheese or dairy substitutes. It adds a distinctive cheesy tang and richness making it a flavorful addition to salads or grain bowls.
An oil-free version is possible by substituting water for the olive oil, resulting in a less creamy but still tasty dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon
- ¼ cup coconut aminos or low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- black pepper to taste, ground
- ⅓ cup olive oil extra-virgin
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients except olive oil into a blender. Blend until smooth and slowly add in the olive oil, with the blender on a low setting.
- I prefer making this dressing in a blender because it gets extra smooth and creamy, but if don’t have a blender you can easily make it by whisking all the ingredients together as well. Just make sure you mince your garlic really well.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the dressing thoroughly, but whisking is a good alternative if a blender is unavailable.
- Freshly minced garlic enhances the dressing's flavor more effectively than pre-minced options.
- Substitute water for olive oil to make an oil-free version, keeping a lighter but still flavorful dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5- 6 servings (1 1/3 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tablespoons | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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