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Trader Joe's Spicy Cashew Butter Dressing Copycat Recipe

For when you can't make a trip to Trader Joe's, here's how to make their addictive, creamy, delicious and plant-based Spicy Cashew Butter Dressing at home.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup raw cashews
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp sambal oelek or sriracha
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 2/3 cup boiling water

Instructions 

  1. Either on the stove in in the microwave, bring your water to a boil. In the microwave this should take about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Toss the rest of the ingredients in a small blender.
  3. Pour the boiling water over the ingredients and let it sit for 2-5 minutes or until the water has cooled to about room temperature.
  4. Blend the mixture until smooth.
  5. Adjust the sweetness and salt to taste using maple syrup and soy sauce, and use whenever!
  6. Store in an air-tight container or jar in the fridge. This dressing will last for 7-10 days.