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Sweetgreen Spicy Cashew Dressing

Sweetgreen Spicy Cashew Dressing: Elevate Your Salads Today

Sweetgreen Spicy Cashew Dressing is a creamy, vegan dressing that enhances salads with a zesty kick.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup unsalted whole cashews soaked in warm water
  • 0.5 cup grapeseed oil acts as a base
  • 2 tablespoons sambal oelek adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 juice lime freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic fresh garlic recommended
  • 1 cup packed cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweetgreen Spicy Cashew Dressing
  1. Soak the cashews in warm water for 20 minutes.
  2. Drain the cashews and add them to a blender along with grapeseed oil, sambal oelek, rice vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, minced ginger, chopped garlic, and water. Blend until creamy and smooth.
  3. Add chopped cilantro and crushed red pepper to the blender and pulse a few times.
  4. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as necessary, blending again if adjustments are made.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 170mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Soak cashews for improved texture. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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