Vegan Thousand Island Dressing (Oil-Free!)
A sweet & tangy thousand island dressing made with no mayo, no ketchup, and no oil! This healthier version is rich, creamy, and so easy to make.
Servings6
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup raw cashews (soaked*)
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. stoneground mustard
- 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp. tomato paste
- 2 tsp. white miso (or 1/2 tsp. salt)
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. paprika, sweet or smoked
Stir-in (optional):
- 3 Tbsp. pickle relish, sweet or dill
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except relish in a small high-speed blender. (I use a NutriBullet.) Blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth. Add a splash more water if needed to achieve desired consistency. Stir in relish after blending.
- Can enjoy immediately, but flavor is best after it refrigerates several hours to let flavors combine. It will thicken further as it chills.
Notes
*Soaking cashews: Before blending, soak the cashews in room temperature water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Then drain and rinse before using. Or quick soak: Place cashews in a heat-safe bowl and carefully add hot/boiling water until cashews are submerged. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes. Then drain and rinse.
Yield: Recipe makes 1 heaping cup dressing.
Storing: Store in a sealed glass container in the fridge. It keeps for about 5-7 days.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 70 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Potassium: 99 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 168 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 14 mg | Iron: 1 mg