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Vegan Thousand Island Dressing (Oil-Free!)

A sweet & tangy thousand island dressing made with no mayo, no ketchup, and no oil! This healthier version is rich, creamy, and so easy to make.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup raw cashews (soaked*)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. stoneground mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp. tomato paste
  • 2 tsp. white miso (or 1/2 tsp. salt)
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika, sweet or smoked
Stir-in (optional):
  • 3 Tbsp. pickle relish, sweet or dill

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients except relish in a small high-speed blender. (I use a NutriBullet.) Blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth. Add a splash more water if needed to achieve desired consistency. Stir in relish after blending.
  2. Can enjoy immediately, but flavor is best after it refrigerates several hours to let flavors combine. It will thicken further as it chills.

Notes

  • *Soaking cashews: Before blending, soak the cashews in room temperature water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Then drain and rinse before using. Or quick soak: Place cashews in a heat-safe bowl and carefully add hot/boiling water until cashews are submerged. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes. Then drain and rinse.
  • Yield: Recipe makes 1 heaping cup dressing.
  • Storing: Store in a sealed glass container in the fridge. It keeps for about 5-7 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Potassium 99mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 168IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Potassium 99mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 168IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.