Acai-Cashew Dressing
Makes 1 1/3 cups, enough for about 10 servings
Time 8 hr 15 min
This versatile dressing features the juice of açaí berries, celebrated for their rich, tart flavor and high antioxidant content. Try it over a simple green salad, or use it as a sauce for steamed fish or vegetables.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 2/3 cup açaí or pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
Place cashews in a small bowl and cover with water. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
Drain cashews and place in a blender.
Add acai; juice, vinegar, honey, garlic, salt and pepper, and blend until very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add a tablespoon or 2 of water, if the dressing is too thick to pour easily.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 2 tablespoons, 90 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 8g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 3g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 2/3 cup açaí or pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper