Description
This creamy cilantro cashew dressing is bright, tangy, and bursting with fresh cilantro-lime flavor.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup raw cashews, soaked overnight
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (with tender parts of the stems)
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Stop and scrape down the sides as needed and add any additional water to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Notes
The 3 tablespoons of lime juice can come from 1-2 limes, depending on their size and juiciness.
The ½ cup of cilantro is packed; if you want an even more cilantro flavor, add more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus soaking the cashews overnight)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: dressing
- Method: blender
- Cuisine: American
