Description
A low calorie, creamy Vegan Green Goddess Dressing that is full of flavor and herbs. Use it on healthy bowls and salads, or drizzle it on grilled veggies!
Ingredients
Units
- one package of silken tofu (12.3 ounces -organic, firm) like Mori-Nu Brand- (or sub cashews, see notes)
- 1–2 fat garlic cloves (or sub 1–2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or use less, if going low-oil, subbing water)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice,
- 1 tablespoon vinegar – white wine, apple cider or champagne
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup to 1 cup fresh, tender herbs, packed – use one or a combination of Italian parsley, dill, and basil. I love adding a little tarragon (2 tablespoons) for spring flavor.
- Optional additions- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes (this is optional), one green onion chopped, olive juice or caper juice for pungency.
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except the herbs and scallions in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Scrape down sides, add the fresh herbs and scallions, blend again. Taste, adjust salt and lemon to taste.
- TIP: For extra pungency, add more miso paste, nutritional yeast, olive brine, or caper brine.
Notes
Makes 1 ¾ cups salad dressing, and this will keep up to 6-7 days in the fridge (with the addition of vinegar). If it separates, gently stir before using.
For a thicker consistency, substitute tahini paste for the olive oil. May need to use a food processor.
Substitutions: Substitute 3/4 cup soaked, raw cashews and 3/4 cup water for the silken tofu. Or try hemp seeds (¾ cup raw hemp seeds + ¾ cup water)
You can make this oil-free by adding just enough water to get the blender blades going.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 195.2 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg