Creamy Basil Dressing

This Creamy Basil Dressing is great on salads and summer veggies!

Ingredients:

• 1c cashews, raw and unsalted
• (water for soaking cashews)
• 1/2 cup oat milk (can sub other unsweetened plant milk)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1/2 T onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Cover the cashews with hot water and soak for 30min  Discard the soaking water (cashews can also soak overnight).
2. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor — drained cashews, milk, oil, spices, basil leaves, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice.
3. Blend on high for about 3 minutes until everything is creamy and smooth.  (You can add a little extra milk or olive oil to your tasting and consistency if needed).
4. Store in an airtight container or mason jar in your refrigerator for 5-7 days.  The dressing with thicken slightly in the refrigerator.
5. Enjoy!