Vegan Classic Cream Dressing

Elevate your salads, grain bowls, and roasted veggies with this luscious Vegan Classic Cream Dressing—a dairy-free twist on traditional creamy dressings that’s as versatile as it is flavorful. Made with a base of raw cashews blended to perfection, this dressing boasts a delightful balance of tangy lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, all subtly sweetened with a hint of maple syrup. Garlic and onion powders add a savory depth, while a pinch of black pepper ties it all together. The best part? It’s ready in just 10 minutes and can be customized to your preferred consistency. Perfect for meal prep, this healthy, plant-based dressing is not only creamy and rich but also gluten-free, oil-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Keep a jar in your fridge to drizzle over your favorite dishes all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 0.75 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for at least 10 minutes. This will soften them and make them easier to blend into a smooth texture.

Step 2

Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender.

Step 3

Add 3/4 cup of water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Step 4

Blend the mixture on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. If you prefer a thinner dressing, you can add more water, one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 7

Shake well before each use. The dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(358.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	685.1

Total Fat 51.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1430.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g	0%
Total Sugars 12.1g
Protein 21.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 63.2mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 821.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 25.1%