Sunflower Seed Salad Dressing Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
56 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
Sunflower Seed Salad Dressing Recipe
Description
The Sunflower Seed Salad Dressing recipe uses toasted sunflower seeds blended with fresh lemon juice and miso paste to create a creamy base. Garlic adds a subtle pungency while a pinch of cayenne brings gentle heat, balanced by salt for seasoning. Water is used to thin the mixture to a pourable consistency. This dressing is quickly prepared in a high-powered blender until smooth and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
The result is a thick, rich dressing with nutty, salty, and tangy notes suited for green salads or as a dip. The use of miso paste introduces umami flavor and depth without dairy, providing a versatile option for various dietary preferences.
If a high-powered blender is unavailable, sunflower seed butter can substitute whole seeds to achieve a similar texture. This adaptation maintains the dressing’s creamy consistency and sunflower seed flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sunflower seeds see notes, toasted
- ¾ cup water
- lemon juice juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon miso paste use gluten-free soy sauce instead, if needed
- 1 clove garlic
- cayenne optional, a pinch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all the sunflower seed dressing ingredients into your high-powered blender and blend on high until smooth.
- Store for up to a week in a jar in your fridge.
Notes
- Use toasted sunflower seeds for a richer nutty flavor in the dressing.
- If you lack a high-powered blender, substitute with sunflower seed butter to achieve smoothness.
- Store the dressing in a jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tablespoons | |
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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