Healthy Salad Dressings (5 Minutes)

• portions: 6 servings
• temps total: 5 minutes

Ingrédients

2 large carrots (peeled and roughly chopped, about 1 cup of 1-inch pieces)

1 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger (about 1 1/2-inch piece, peeled)

2 tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste)

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil (optional but recommended)

1 tablespoon mellow miso (optional but recommended)

1/3 cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)

1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice (or to taste)

Salt (to taste)

1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked overnight or in hot water for 15 minutes)

1/4 cup packed cilantro (or parsley)

1/4 cup packed fresh basil (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)

1/4 cup loosely packed fresh chives

Juice of 1 lemon

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon coconut aminos (or tamari)

1/3 cup water

Salt and pepper (to taste)

1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

1 tablespoon mellow or white miso

Juice of 1 lemon

3/4 cup water

Salt (to taste)

Instructions

Carrot Ginger: Blend carrots, ginger, maple syrup, olive oil, toasted sesame oil, miso rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Adjust lime juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to taste.

Creamy Green Goddess: Blend drained cashews, cilantro, basil, chives, lemon garlic, coconut aminos, and water until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Creamy Nut-Free: Blend toasted sunflower seeds, garlic, crushed red pepper (if using), miso, lemon juice, and water until smooth. Add salt to taste.