Spicy Cashew Dressing Sweetgreen Copycat
After lots of testing and making this recipe on repeat, I perfected the Sweetgreen Spicy Cashew Dressing. My homemade version uses real, whole ingredients; a raw cashew dressing base, with Asian inspired flavors like tamari, lime, fresh ginger & garlic, & sesame oil.
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 101kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Raw Cahews soaked
- ½ Cup Fresh Cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Tamari or gluten free soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves mincd
- 1 Tablespoon Ginger minced
- 1 Lime juiced
- 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to spice preference
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes (or overnight). Drain and rinse.
- Add soaked cashews, honey, cilantro, rice vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and red pepper flakes to a blender. Blend until silky smooth.
- Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dressing is pourable. Taste and tweak sweetness, tang, or heat. Pour over salads & bowls, use as a dipping sauce, & enjoy!
Notes
- Soak Longer for Creaminess: If you have a standard blender (not high-speed), soak cashews 2-4 hours or overnight for the smoothest texture. Boiling water speeds it up.
- Taste as You Blend: Pause to taste and tweak the heat, tang, or sweetness to your liking.
- Add Water Slowly: It's easy to thin a thick dressing, but harder to fix a watery one.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh lime juice, cilantro, garlic, & ginger make all the difference in flavor. Cilantro stems are tender and flavorful, so no need to pick every leaf.
- Storage: Store your spicy cashew sauce in an airtight glass jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Always use a clean spoon when serving to prevent bacterial contamination and extend shelf life.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
