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Creamy Italian Dressing (oil-free, vegan)

Make this on repeat for green salads or pasta salad!
Course sauces
Keyword oil-free italian dressing, oil-free salad dressing, vegan italian dressing
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Author Faith Ralphs

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, slivered almonds, or sunflower seeds *see note
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 TBSP red wine vinegar
  • 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 TBSP Italian seasoning (or 1 tsp each oregano, basil, thyme)

Instructions

  • *Note: If you don't have a high-powered blender, soak the nuts/seeds for 20 minutes in hot water.
  • Blend all the ingredients together until smooth. Store in a small jar with an air-tight lid for up to 5 days.
  • Delicious on green salads or pasta salad, or even a spread in a wrap or sandwich. It thickens in the fridge with time, so you may want to thin it with a little water if that happens.
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