Spicy Cashew Dressing (Trader Joe's Copycat)
This creamy, Trader Joe Copycat spicy cashew dressing is just like the original, and some may argue, even better! Make it in 15 minutes with a few easy-to-find ingredients!
Servings: 8 ounces
Calories: 52kcal
Equipment
- 1 silicone spatula
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons coconut aminos / soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup cilantro packed
- 4 teaspoons lime juice
- 6 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the pre-soaked, rinsed, and drained cashews and blitz for about a minute or two, scraping down the sides in between till you have a smooth, paste-like consistency.
- Next, add all the rest of the ingredients except the water and blend till everything is well incorporated.
- Add the water a little at a time until the dressing is to your desired consistency.
- Enjoy as dressing, dipping sauce or marinade.
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Notes
- For best results, process the cashews into a paste-like consistency before adding the rest of the ingredients. This ensures a smooth, creamy texture.
- Although any airtight jar will do, I have several of these cute Korken bottles from Ikea that work well for salad dressings.
- This dressing keeps well up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 2ounces | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
