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Bowl of green salad wth creamy Italian dressing drizzled over it and jar of dressing next to it
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Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing

This Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing is dairy free, oil free, and absolutely delicious! Enjoy it on your green salads, your sandwiches, and in your pasta salads. It's so quick, easy, and tasty, you'll want to make it all the time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Oil Free, Quick & Easy, salad dressing, Vegan
Servings: 8
Calories: 59kcal
Author: Teresa Sklenicka

Ingredients

  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • If you do not have a high speed blender, soak the cashews overnight. Or do a quick soak: place them in a small pot of water, bring the pot to a boil, remove from heat, and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain the cashews.
  • If you have a high speed blender, skip the soaking step.
  • Place all the cashews, water, and all the remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Taste the dressing and adjust to your taste preferences.
  • Store in a small jar or other closed container.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.8g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 3.6g | Sodium: 167.5mg | Potassium: 100.12mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 1.6g | Vitamin A: 2.55IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 13.4mg | Iron: 0.93mg