If you’re in the mood for a creamy vegan dressing that is stacked with flavour and fresh herbs, here’s the one for you!

I swore off of buying store bought salad dressings years ago when I was studying Nutrition and learning about the critical aspects of consuming good quality oils. Now I find that if I ever cave and buy a good looking bottled dressing, out of ease or because they nagged me with their clever advertising, more often than not, it’s deeply disappointing and I am quickly reminded that blending my own is truly the best way to go (healthwise and flavour-wise).

Here’s a beautiful dressing to inspire you towards more homemade dressings and to add to your Spring roster! I find that this dressing is so deeply delicious and rich in flavours that the salad itself doesn’t need much: leafy mixed greens, shredded carrots/beets, and some fresh sprouts and you’re all set!

Green Garden Dressing

1/2 cup cashews, soaked overnight
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup each fresh dill and parsley, packed
1 lemon, juiced
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
Fresh pepper

Place all ingredients in your blender and combine until smooth.