Spicy Cashew Dressing
This Spicy Cashew Dressing is bold and brilliantly flavored with chili paste, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Perfect on grain bowls, salads, roasted veggies, chicken and/or tofu.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Immersion blender, Nutribullet, or small food processor
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup creamy cashew butter
- 2 Tbsp. neutral oil (such as safflower, sunflower, or grapeseed oil)
- 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. sambal oelek (chili paste)
- 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
- 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp. maple syrup
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. water (depending on desired consistency)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except cilantro. Use an immersion blender to blend dressing until mostly smooth. (Alternatively, use a Nutribullet or small food processor.)Add cilantro and blend again until green specks are disbursed throughout the dressing. (Don't overblend or the dressing will turn green.) Dressing will be thick.Refrigerate in a storage container or sealed jar for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Use dressing in hearty kale salads or grain bowls, over roasted veggies, or as a sauce for grilled chicken or tofu.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Tbsp. | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Sodium: 362mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1.5g