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Formerly The Raw Project - Running on a Healthy Vegan Diet

Smokey Cheddar Dressing

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Friday is almost here, whew! We’ve been busy with work and home projects here lately and Miko gets frustrated when hubby isn’t paying enough attention to him.

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He climbs around his lap and does cute little stretching tail-wagging antics to get his attention.

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And I’m back at it with large meal salads in our hotter temps, but wanted something a little more creamy, comforting, and kicky. And healthy, of course. This creamy dressing has a smokey cheddar flavor and gets it’s creamy texture from chia seeds and nutritional yeast while being oil and sugar free.

Smokey Cheddar Dressing

  • 2 tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1 red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, rough chopped
  • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 tbsp. miso paste
  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric
  • 1/4 cup of water

Place all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend to a smooth and creamy texture. Serve and enjoy! Makes 2-4 servings.

The dressing even looks like a creamy cheddar sauce.

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And wonderful topped with a little more nutritional yeast and smokey seasonings.

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The flavor is very comforting with a gooey, slightly tangy, and savory smokiness and texture perfect for coating.

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Keep it healthy while indulging in a little comfort food with this dressing.

Comments

  2. What an awesome idea! Vegans sure do love faux-cheesy flavors, right? ;) I love the fact that this is sort of like a two-in-one recipe, since it will eliminate the need for any additional cheesy chunks/crunchies to make an awesome salad.