Vegan Goddess Dressing
Transform your salads and meals with this creamy, herb-infused Vegan Goddess Dressing! Made with a base of soaked raw cashews for a luscious, dairy-free texture, this dressing is packed with fresh basil, parsley, and chives for a burst of vibrant, garden-fresh flavor. Brightened with tangy lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard, it also features nutritional yeast for a subtle umami twist and maple syrup for the perfect hint of sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes (no cooking required!), this plant-based dressing is completely gluten-free and can double as a dip or sauce. Perfect for upgrading salads, grain bowls, or roasted veggies, it’s a versatile, wholesome addition to any vegan recipe collection. Refrigerate leftovers to enjoy its bold flavors throughout the week!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh chives
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let soak for at least 15 minutes until they are softened.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews under cold water.
Step 3
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, water, fresh basil leaves, parsley leaves, and fresh chives.
Step 4
Add the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, garlic clove, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender occasionally.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or maple syrup to suit your preference.
Step 7
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve as a salad dressing, dip, or drizzled over your favorite dishes. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (493.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 774.1 |
| Total Fat 51.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1376.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 58.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.0g | |
| Protein 32.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 309.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1943.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories