--- title: "Creamy Green Dressing" id: "11933" type: "post" slug: "creamy-green-dressing" published_at: "2022-01-06T20:06:40+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T13:46:26+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2022/01/06/creamy-green-dressing/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2022/01/06/creamy-green-dressing.md" excerpt: "Dressings are one of my favorite things. They can turn any vegetable into the most delicious meal. Plus, salad dressings are easy to make and can be packed with nutrients too. Like this gorgeous, herby, tangy, Creamy Green Dressing." taxonomy_category: - "Salads and Buddha Bowls" taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_61d73d5631e0d" --- # Creamy Green Dressing by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [January 6, 2022](https://mondaydreams.com/2022/01/06/creamy-green-dressing/) in [Salads and Buddha Bowls](https://mondaydreams.com/category/salads/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/creamy-green-dressing) Dressings are one of my favorite things. They can turn any vegetable into the most delicious meal. Plus, salad dressings are easy to make and can be packed with nutrients too. Like this gorgeous, herby, tangy, Creamy Green Dressing. This whole-foods, plant-based dressing is super HEALTHY and FLAVORFUL. It’s oil-free (if you are following an oil-free diet, this would be perfect) but it’s indulgent and appetizing thanks to its main ingredient: soaked cashews. Soaking the cashews is important if you want to create a thick and creamy dressing, better yet, soaking nuts makes them more nutritious. Yes, that’s correct, you’ll be able to absorb all of their nutty goodness. You can read more about why you should soak nuts and seeds [here](https://www.foodmatters.com/article/should-you-activate-your-nuts-and-seeds) . This dressing also features white wine vinegar, lemon, garlic, a bit of coconut nectar and fresh herbs. Basil, parsley and chives will add a ton of flavor and nutritional value to this simple salad dressing. Want to know more about the amazing health benefits of using fresh herbs, check out this [link](https://foodrevolution.org/blog/cooking-with-herbs-and-spices-fresh-vs-dried/) . I’ve been having this vegan creamy green dressing on all my salads and buddha bowls lately and it’s perfect! I love the luscious texture, the beautiful color and the refreshing taste. Plus, it keeps for up to a week in the fridge. So, feel free to double the recipe if you are a salad lover, like me. Like this recipe?! then you might also like my [Creamy Cashew Dressing](https://mondaydreams.com/2021/07/21/creamy-cashew-dressing/) or [Favorite Apple Cider Vinaigrette](https://mondaydreams.com/2020/10/15/favorite-apple-cider-vinaigrette/) . **If you try it, let us know what you think, tag us on [Instagram @mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below. We love hearing from you!** ## Creamy Green Dressing A delicious, healthy and Creamy Green Dressing that’s loaded with fresh herbs and cashews. This dressing recipe is vegan, paleo, sugar-free, oil-free, gluten-free and so easy to make. Perfect for all your salads, roasted veggies and buddha bowls. [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/creamy-green-dressing) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2022%2F01%2F06%2Fcreamy-green-dressing%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F01%2F0066-creamy-green-dressing-0002-web.jpg&description=Creamy+Green+Dressing&is_video=false) Prep Time 5 minutes mins Soaking Time 8 hours hrs Servings 1 Cup ### Ingredients - ½cupcashews -soaked for at least two hours, preferably overnight* - ½cupwater - ½cupbasil - ⅓cupparsley - 2Tbspchopped chives – measured after chopping - 1Tbspwhite wine vinegar –could try substituting with apple cider vinegar, though I haven’t tried it this way - 1Tbsplemon juice - ½tsplemon zest - ½tspcoconut nectar or maple syrup - ½tspsea salt - 1garlic clove ### Instructions - Drain and rinse the cashews and place them in a high-speed blender with the rest of the ingredients. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. You might need to stop a few times and scrape down the sides. - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. - Enjoy on your favorite salad or buddha bowl! ### Notes *Soaking nuts overnight makes them a whole lot healthier (you can read more about it [here](https://www.foodmatters.com/article/the-benefits-of-soaking-nuts-and-seeds) ). But if you are hungry and want to make this tasty dressing right now, soak the cashews in boiling water for 20 - 30 minutes. This will soften them quickly. ### Search ### Recent Post - [Single-Serve Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/12/04/single-serve-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookie/) - [Herbed Quinoa Pea Salad](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/10/21/herbed-quinoa-pea-salad/) - [Greek-Inspired Potato Stew](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/09/30/greek-inspired-potato-stew/) - [No Churn Vegan Chocolate Almond Ice Cream](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/09/23/no-churn-vegan-chocolate-almond-ice-cream/) - [Apple Pecan Cookies](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/08/18/apple-pecan-cookies/) ### Archives Archives Select Month December 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 June 2025 April 2025 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 January 2017 ### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](/2022/01/06/creamy-green-dressing/#respond) You must be [logged in](https://mondaydreams.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2022%2F01%2F06%2Fcreamy-green-dressing%2F) to post a comment.