Spicy Cashew Dressing Recipe

Name: Spicy Cashew Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup cashews; ¼ cup cilantro; 1 Tbsp. lime juice; 1 ½ Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup; ½ tsp. ginger; 1 garlic clove; ½ - 1 tsp. Sriracha sauce; ¼ cup oil; 3-4 Tbsp. water; Pinch of salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
137 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Spicy Cashew Dressing Recipe

Wren Wallace

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You won't be able to tell the difference between this Spicy Cashew Dressing and the original from Sweetgreen. This easy and creamy dressing adds so much flavor and comes together in 5 minutes or less.

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Ingredients

Servings

¾ cup cashews roasted and salted
¼ cup cilantro loosely packed
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 ½ Tbsp. soy sauce or Tamari
1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
½ tsp. ginger minced or paste
1 garlic clove finely minced
½ - 1 tsp. Sriracha sauce depending on desired spice level
¼ cup oil avocado or olive
3-4 Tbsp. water depending on desired consistency
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Add all ingredients except for the water to a 3-4 cup food processor. Pulse a couple of times to begin breaking down the cashews and then blend for 1-2 minutes, or until combined. It’s ok if the cashews are not completely broken down and there are still some small chunks visible.
Pour in the water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until your desired consistency is reached.

Notes

One serving is roughly 2 tablespoons of dressing.
This sauce will thicken up after being stored in the refrigerator. Simply add additional water, a teaspoon at a time, to bring it back to your desired consistency.
How to prep ahead of time: You can make the entire dressing a couple of days early, just keep it in the fridge.
How to store: If you don't use all of the cashew dressing, you can save leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 to 6 days.
How to freeze: Freezing is not recommended as the dressing will separate and the texture will change upon thawing.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.03g Sodium 165mg (7%) Potassium 98mg (3%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	137kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.03g	2%
Sodium	165mg	7%
Potassium	98mg	2%
Fiber	0.5g	2%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	35IU	1%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	9mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%