Cheesy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing Recipe
This Cheesy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy vegan dressing perfect for salads, wraps, and dipping veggies. Made from raw cashews blended with lime juice, nutritional yeast, and a fresh jalapeño pepper, it offers a delicious dairy-free alternative that is quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Cashew Base
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 3/4 cup water
Flavorings
- 1/4 cup lime juice (or substitute lemon juice)
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp white miso paste (or chickpea miso for soy-free)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeds removed, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend on high until super smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Chill or Use Immediately: Use immediately at room temperature or transfer to a jar and refrigerate for 3-4 hours to allow the dressing to chill and thicken. If it becomes too thick, add a little more water to adjust consistency.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy with salads, cauliflower wings, wraps, or as a dip for veggies. Store any leftover dressing covered in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
Notes
- You can substitute lemon juice for lime juice if preferred.
- If avoiding soy, replace white miso paste with chickpea miso.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño for desired spiciness.
- Add more water after chilling to thin if needed.
- Use raw cashews for best texture and flavor.
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