Creamy Sesame Salad Dressing

Small wooden spoon in a jar of creamy dressing.

5 from 5 votes

Creamy Sesame Salad Dressing

A creamy sesame salad dressing that goes on just about anything. Use it as a dressing on salad or coleslaw, as a sauce on burgers or rice bowls, or as a dip for rice crackers or raw veggies.

Prep Time25

Total Time25

Course: Dips, Dressings, Sauces and Spreads

Cuisine: American, Asian Inspired

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 83kcal

Author: Jenn Sebestyen

Equipment

High speed blender

Ingredients

½ cup raw cashews soaked for 20 to 30 minutes in hot water
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil or more to taste
1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup to taste
1 green onion sliced
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
2-3 tablespoons water to thin, if needed

Instructions

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
If you like a thinner dressing, add water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend again until desired consistency is reached.

Notes

~ Use raw cashews, not roasted.

~ Soak the cashews in hot water for 20 to 30 minutes to ensure they blend up smooth and creamy.

~ If you do not have a high-speed blender, like a Vitamix or Blendtec, I suggest soaking the cashews for a longer period of time, even overnight (in the fridge).

~ Use toasted sesame oil for a deeper, richer flavor. If you have regular sesame oil, you may need to add a bit more for best flavor.

~ Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed, until the desired consistency is reached.

~ For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce.

~ For a nut-free option, try using raw sunflower seeds.

~ This recipe can easily be doubled.

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