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Spicy Cashew Dressing Recipe
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.