I know… almost a whole week has passed since I posted the nacho “cheese.” I’ve been reeeaally lazy. And, I’ve been having loads of fun with my big sister (who can be thanked for the “cheese” recipe). This past weekend, my little sister drove up from her summer job a few hours away to spend some time with us.
Unfortunately, I didn’t manage to get a good picture of the three of us. We all pretty much hate being in front of the camera, but love being behind one. I did manage to get this nose/eyes shot of my sisters. It was a hot muggy day, but we dutifully went for a walk in the park and pushed little M on the swing.
Anyways, where was I?
Oh yeah, my sisters! My little sister Emily (pictured on the right), got this fabulous salad dressing idea from her boyfriend’s mom. Emily made her own rendition of it while she was here, and since I’m so lazy, I just used the leftovers for this photo shoot. (Reality, folks.)
And then, I threw together a salad with a bunch of lettuce/greens from the fridge. I tossed in some almonds, and pow! Dinner is served. :)
Really, though, that’s a complete lie because I never eat just salad for any meal. If I did, I’d probably look really good. But, yeah. I don’t know how people do that. I’d just get really hungry one hour later–yes, even with the almonds. Have I ever mentioned how much I admire people who eat completely raw? I just don’t think I could do it. Maybe I just haven’t given the whole raw thing a fair chance yet?
Truth be told, if it weren’t for amazing vegan salad dressings like this one and this one, I’d never be eating salad. So thank-you, little sister Emily (and Isaac’s mom), for this great recipe!
Crazy Good Vegan Creamy Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano or dill
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients (except oregano or dill) in a high-speed blender. I use Vitamix.
- Add oregano or dill and just barely jog your blender to mix in the herbs, without blending them up.
- Serve cold on lettuce salad.
http://www.veganiowan.com
http://www.veganiowan.com
This sounds great! I’m trying to incorporate more salads into my diet while avoiding processed dressings, so I will definitely have to try this one out.
I love the idea of freezing portions too- I don’t know why I never thought of that for homemade dressing!
Thanks!
I followed your recipe in a very lazy way and wow it came out amazing. I can only imagine how your recipe tastes when followed to a tee. Yummy! By the way it’s amazing over a backed potato and steamed green beans.
Great Great Great..Oh my goodness What a treat!!
Could you use hemp hearts instead of cashews? Allergy to cashews in our house.
I halved the ingredients in case I didn’t like it. Big mistake, this was amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless x
Do you soak the cashews first?
Yes, if you don’t have a high-speed blender. If you use a Vitamix or Blendtec and switch it on high, you shouldn’t have to soak the cashews first. :)
This saved my me! I am on a serious healthy plan. No sugar so dairy no soy no coffee no canola no white flour, only sprouted
70% raw
I used honey and did not have the yeast flakes
I love it !
Excellent salad cream. My daughter just loves it specially in this hot weather