Spicy Cashew Lime Dressing.
If you’re like me, you’re a sucker for a good dressing that isn’t the over-played balsamic vinaigrette! I love this dressing because it’s bold, protein-packed, and has Asian flare. Try it with the Rad Thai Basil Salad!
Ingredients
1/2 Cup Cashew Butter (Almond butter or tahini as substitutes, if needed)
Juice of 2 Limes
2 Tbs Rice Wine Vinegar
1 Tbs Chili Garlic Sauce or Sambal, or 2 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes and 1 clove garlic
1 Clove Garlic, minced
2 Tsp Ginger, minced
2 Tsp Onion Powder
3 Tbs Avocado or Grapeseed Oil
1 Tbs Sesame Oil
1 Tbs Honey or Sweetener of Choice (optional but great!)
1 Handful Cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
Warm water, if needed to thin out the dressing (based on your blender)
Method.
Step 1.
Place all ingredients, except cilantro, in a food processor or blender!
Step 2.
Depending on the strength of your blender, if things aren’t blending until consistent and smooth, add warm water, and continue to blend. (I have a magic bullet and had to add 1/3 cup warm water, but my food processor leaves things a good consistency)
Step 3.
Add in the cilantro and pulse a few more times. Enjoy over the Thai basil salad with Citrus Marinated Shrimp to recreate the beloved Sweetgreen “Rad Thai”.