Cucumber Tahini Dressing
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients
BLEND until smooth
- 1 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp organic sugar OR raw honey
- 1/4 cup sesame tahini
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1/2 small cucumber
ADD after blending
- 1/2 small cucumber chopped finely, optional
- 1/4 cup onion chopped finely, optional
Instructions
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BLEND all ingredients together until smooth, except the finely chopped half cucumber and chopped fresh onion (if you are using them).
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TASTE it to see if you need more lemon or sugar.
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ADD finely chopped cucumber and finely chopped onion (if using) and stir.
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POUR into bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. (Can serve immediately, but I like to let it chill for a least an hour to let the cucumber marinate.)
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ADD more water, if it's too thick.
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ENJOY!
Recipe Notes
I only use the chopped cucumber, if I have time to chop it. It tastes great either way! However, I've never done the fresh onion because I have a hard time eating spicy food! But many recipes call for the fresh onion, so I'm putting this in the recipe just for the onion lovers out there! :) Also, I have made this recipe with sunflower seeds, instead of cashews. It's great if you're trying to go tree-nut free! It tastes good--though it's not quite as creamy as it is with cashews, and it has a slightly stronger flavor. I still do it occasionally!