Versatile and flavorful, light and creamy this oil-free dressing goes with so many salads, vegetables, sandwiches, wraps, great to add a drizzle on the top of quinoa, buckwheat, a rice dish, and the like.
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
Use right away at room temperature. Store in an air-tight jar or a bottle in a refrigerator for up to 4 days. It will thicken in the fridge.
Notes
*hemp seeds need to be soaked for at least 2 hours and then drained; **soaking cashews is not included in the prep time (4-6 hours).Soaking cashews:
Using a mesh strainer, rinse thoroughly under running water.
Place cashews into a glass or ceramic bowl and add lukewarm water with a pinch of salt. (the water level should be slightly more than double the height of the ingredients in the bowl.)
Place a cotton towel over the bowl;
Soak cashews for 4 to 6 hours;
Drain off soaking liquid and rinse thoroughly with fresh water;