Green Goddess Salad Dressing

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5 from 1 vote

Dairy Free, High Protein - This creamy, tangy, herb packed dressing will amp of the flavor and nutrition of any salad!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: cup

Calories: 57kcal

Author: Michelle Miller

Ingredients

1/4 cup cashews
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup herbs*
5 capers small
1/8 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste, I used a pinch more

Instructions

Add cashews, hemp seeds, and chia seeds to a cup, and add ½ cup of water. Let soak for 1 hour to overnight.
In a blender, add the nuts and seeds, plus the olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar. Process until a thick creamy base if formed.
Add capers, herbs, and sea salt, and continue to process until herbs are blended and dressing is a beautiful light green.
Use a microplane to grate ½ a garlic clove (or more, to taste) into dressing, and stir in.
Use as a salad dressing or vegetable dip. Thin with water if desired, but we enjoyed it nice and thick!

Notes

I tried making the dressing with only hemp seeds, and it turned out a bit bitter. I didn't mind, and enjoyed the dressing anyway. Adding cashews makes it a bit creamier and the sweetness counteracts the bitterness of hemp seeds.
*I've used different combinations of herbs. The classic Green Goddess is made with tarragon, chevril, and dill, which is a great combo. I also used basil, parsley, and dill. The parsley is a great fresh flavor. I love to use tarragon, chevril, dill and parsley, if I have all the herbs on hand.

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