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Creamy Vegan Dill Salad Dressing
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Creamy Vegan Dill Salad Dressing

65 min

A cashew-cream-based salad dressing with fresh dill, garlic, and shallot — blended smooth and completely dairy-free.

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Preparation time

Total
approximately 65 minutes
Preparation
60 minutes
Cooking
5 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cashews
  • water for soaking
  • ½ cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • additional salt and pepper to taste
  • food processor or blender

Description

I had just received a huge amount of dill in that week's veggie share and thought to use it in a creamy salad dressing. Inspired by a cashew cream pasta sauce, I wondered if cashews could do the same for a dressing — and they absolutely can. The result is rich, bright, and completely dairy-free. Works in a food processor or a high-powered blender.

Instructions

  1. Soak the cashews in water to cover for at least an hour.
  2. Drain and rinse the cashews.
  3. Place all of the ingredients except for the olive oil in a blender or food processor.
  4. Process the dressing. Slowly add in the olive oil with the processor or blender going.
  5. Transfer the dressing to a bottle or jar.
  6. Store in the refrigerator.

Source: https://confident-cook.com/2013/06/creamy-vegan-dill-dressing.html
Hindy Garfinkel, Confident Cook Hesitant Baker, 2013