Creamy Maple Dijon Dressing (Oil-Free & Vegan)
Get ready to take your salads, sandwiches, and veggie platters to next level good with this delicious Maple Dijon Dressing!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unroasted and unsalted cashews
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 clove peeled garlic
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or roughly 6–8 turns
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Soak the raw cashews in water for at least 2 hours, then drain and rinse. (No need if you have a high-speed blender)
- In a high-speed blender all ingredients, scraping down sides as needed.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, 1–2 minutes.
- Check the consistency. Thin with additional water, one tablespoon at a time, if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate before serving. Dressing thickens as it chills.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
