Nutritional Yeast Dressing
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Nutritional Yeast Dressing
Description
The dressing features nutritional yeast, which provides a cheesy, umami taste combined with extra-virgin olive oil for creaminess, apple cider vinegar for acidity, and tamari for depth and saltiness. Minced garlic adds pungency, while black pepper and salt balance the seasoning. These ingredients are blended together until smooth, creating a well-emulsified dressing with a good mouthfeel.
Though blending is preferred for creaminess, the dressing can be whisked by hand if garlic is finely minced. This versatile dressing complements fresh greens or roasted vegetables, adding a savory edge without dairy. The dressing’s balance of tang, richness, and umami makes it useful as a marinade or dip.
For a lower-fat or oil-free version, water can replace the olive oil though the texture will be thinner. Tamari can be swapped for coconut aminos to avoid soy, adjusting the flavor slightly but preserving the salty component. This flexibility allows adapting to dietary needs without losing the core flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- ⅓ cup olive oil extra-virgin
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon
- ¼ cup tamari low-sodium or soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- pinch salt fine sea salt
- black pepper to taste, ground
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 an oil-free option, replace olive oil with water; the dressing will be less creamy but still flavorful.
- To avoid soy, substitute tamari with coconut aminos, which provides a similar salty umami flavor.
- Finely mince garlic if preparing without a blender to ensure even flavor distribution.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tablespoons | |
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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