My biggest objection to avoiding processed and creamy foods was giving up Ranch dressing. It's good on just about everything, and there's not another dressing I actually like on a salad. Through just a smidge of trial and error, I came up with this healthy version of Raw Ranch dressing.
1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked at least 45 minutes or overnight
1/2 fresh lime, squeezed
1 to 2 T. raw soy sauce
1 to 2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp. dried dill (I know, not raw, so you can use fresh dill if you have it)
Real Salt to taste
Water
Place all ingredients in a blender and process on the highest setting until smooth. Start with just a little water and add more as needed to reach desired consistency. Also consider adding parsley for a little variety.
This amount will yield enough for three salads at dinner and some leftover for lunch the next day. This recipe will easily double and the leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for a few days. If keeping leftovers, shake gently as the lime juice seems to separate while being stored.
Note: The raw soy sauce adds a salty flavor, so use caution and taste often when adding the salt.
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Nearly Raw Foods is a hybrid of cooking and un-cooking that sprung from my teenage boys protesting the change from fried and processed foods to raw, organic foods. I still wanted them to get the benefits of raw foods, so I came up with Nearly Raw. My recipes, tricks and tips are here for you to explore. Please share your comments, I want to hear from you! :o)
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