VEGAN THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING
Get ready to elevate your salad game with this irresistible vegan Thousand Island dressing! This version is incredibly delicious, creamy, and a healthier alternative with no mayo and wholesome ingredients.
Equipment
- 1 Blender/Food processor
- 1 Airtight container or jar
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashews (75g raw and unsalted)
- 1/2 cup water (120g)
- 1/4 cup ketchup (55g no sugar added)
- 3 tbsp sweet pickle relish (no sugar added)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp onion powder (or sub 2 tbsp finely minced yellow onion)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results) to soften them. After soaking, drain the cashews and rinse them well.
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, water, ketchup, sweet pickle relish*, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and onion powder (or 2 tbsp finely minced yellow onion if you prefer).
- Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add more water to achieve your desired consistency.
- Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with salt to your preference.
- Transfer the vegan Thousand Island dressing to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Enjoy your vegan dressing in salads, sandwiches, or as a dip for your favorite veggies.
Notes
• *Reserve 1 tbsp of sweet pickle relish to stir in after blending if you like some pieces of veggies in the sauce.