Creamy Herby Dressing

In honor of the summer solstice and the official start of summer in the Northern hemisphere, here is a creamy dressing that uses beautiful, fresh herbs and has a bright flavor.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsweetened plain soy milk, or your favorite unsweetened plain plant milk

3 T hemp hearts

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup cashews (I used raw unsalted)

A few fresh basil leaves

A few fresh chives

A few sprigs of fresh dill

A small handful (about 1/4 cup) fresh cilantro

About 1/4 tsp or a sprinkle of onion powder

About 1/4 tsp or a sprinkle of garlic powder

Salt to taste

Juice from 1 lime

You can play with the flavors a bit more by adding:

1/2 T maple syrup

1-2 T apple cider vinegar

Blend everything together in a blender.

Add water or plant milk if you would like the dressing a little thinner.

You can use other nuts and seeds and other herbs instead of the ones I used.

Ideas for serving:

• As a dressing on tossed salad

• As a dressing for grain bowls

• As a substitute for mayo in potato or chickpea salad

• As a dip for raw veggies and crackers

• As a sandwich spread

• As a substitute for cashew cream in soups (pay attention to how the flavors will work together though)

Enjoy and happy summer,

~Jeannette