Thousand Island Dressing

This is one of Dr. John’s favorites! Simple yet delicious.  Double this recipe for a crowd… or if you just like it😊

6 Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw Cashews (place in small container just covered with water. Microwave for 40 seconds, and set aside for 10 minutes or longer- discard water)

1 ½ Tbs Tomato Paste

2 Tbs Apple Cider vinegar or any vinegar you prefer

1 Tbsp Molasses [or use dates – see tip below]

½ Tbsp  low sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari]

½ tsp Dr John’s

½ to ¾ cup Water

Optional Seasonings:

½ tsp Dr John’s Super Spice Mix (or combine Cumin, Onion Powder, and Smokey Paprica)

½ tsp Sriracha Hot Sauce- only if you lie extra heat (OPTIONAL!)

¼ tsp plain Paprika

 ¼ tsp ground black pepper to taste

1 Tbsp chopped Yellow Onion

1/3 dill pickle chopped

Instructions:

Place all ingredients, except the chopped pickles and onions, into the blender. Blend until smooth. Adjust water for a thick but  pourable consistency.

Now put in the chopped pickles and onions. Stir all together with a long spoon. Transfer to a container; and refrigerate for up to 6 days.

Tips:

  1. Pre- Soaked Dates – Cut 2 dates into pieces. Put them in a juice glass, and add water to just cover the pieces. Microwave for 30 seconds; and let stand 10 minutes or longer. Put in blender with other ingredients.
  2. Note: You can find numerous Vegan salad dressing recipes on-line:
  3. If they call for a ¼ cup of oil, substitute 1/3 Cup broken raw Cashews (pre-soaked in warm water for 10 min or longer). Put in blender with the other ingredients.
  4. If a recipe calls for sugar, substitute a couple of cut up pre-soaked dates [see tip 1. above]; or use a little molasses or maple syrup instead.
  5. When placing dressing on your salad add a little Balsamic Vinegar, Brown Mustard, or Salsa on your salad for flavor and enjoyment. It stretches your salad dressing, and you use less oil.

Heart and Diabetes Caution: People with established Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Stents, Bypass procedures, or Diabetes are advised to be cautious about added fats, even Plant-Based oils. These include Nuts, Tahini, and Avocado. Use dressings as flavorings only. Use them sparingly.  Dr John

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