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Showing posts with label salads. Show all posts

10 April 2015

Dairy Free Creamy Cilantro Dressing

 

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 CUP CASHEWS, SOAKED IN WATER 1-6 HOURS, AND THEN RINSED. IF YOU HAVE A HIGH POWERED BLENDER THEN YOU CAN SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU LIKE
  • THE JUICE OF 2 LIMES
  • 1/2 CUP OLIVE OIL
  • 1/2 CUP WATER
  • 1/4 CUP APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
  • 2-4 GARLIC CLOVES, DEPENDING HOW GARLICKY YOU WANT IT
  • PINCH OF SALT
  • 2 CUPS CILANTRO, PACKED
  • ALMOND MILK (TO ATTAIN DESIRED CONSISTENCY)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT CILANTRO IN A BLENDER, AND BLEND UNTIL SMOOTH.
  2. ADD CILANTRO AND BLEND
  3. ADD ALMOND MILK UNTIL DESIRED CONSISTENCY IS ACHIEVED.
  4. REFRIGERATE UNTIL CHILLED.

01 April 2015

Dairy Free Broccoli Raisin Salad

Ingredients

  • 8 cups broccoli (two large to medium sized crowns), chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup raisins

Cashew Dressing

  • 2 cup raw cashews, soaked at least 1- 2 hours
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
  • 2 Tablespoon shallot, chopped (optional)
  • 2 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Make dressing by combining all ingredients in a high powered blender or processor until completely smooth.
  2. Mix together broccoli, raisins, red onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
  3. Top with dressing and combine until all ingredients are covered.