Name: Cashew Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

February 16, 2026

This creamy cashew dressing is perfect for chicken and salad bowls, adding a rich, nutty flavor that keeps beautifully in the fridge. To get the best texture and creaminess, be sure to soak the cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes before preparing the dressing.

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Cashew Dressing

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Instructions

Place cashews in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let them soak for 30 minutes.

Drain the cashews and place them in a blender along with water, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, honey, and chili. Squeeze the lime and add the juice to the other ingredients.

Blend all ingredients in a blender until you have a smooth, creamy, but liquid dressing. If the dressing is too thick, simply add a little more water

Taste the cashew dressing again before using and, if necessary, refine it with additional soy sauce (for more saltiness), lime juice or rice vinegar (for more acidity), honey (for more sweetness) or chipotle sauce/ sriracha (for more spiciness).

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cashew Soaking Mastery 💧
For the smoothest possible dressing, use hot water between 140-160°F when soaking cashews, and soak for 30-45 minutes to ensure maximum softening and blending potential.
Blender Power Technique 🥜
Blend the cashews in stages, starting with a pulse setting and gradually increasing speed to create an ultra-smooth, creamy consistency without overheating your blender.
Chipotle Heat Balance 🌶️
Start with half the recommended amount of chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, then taste and adjust to control the heat level precisely to your preference.
Nutritional Yeast Pro Tip 🧀
Toast the nutritional yeast lightly in a dry pan before adding to the dressing to enhance its nutty, cheesy flavor profile and add depth to the overall taste.
Storage Optimization 🏺
Store the dressing in an airtight glass container and it will keep perfectly in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days, with flavors actually improving after the first 24 hours.

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Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.