Spicy Cashew Dressing (Sweetgreen Copycat Recipe)

An open mason jar filled with freshly made spicy cashew dressing.

5 from 2 votes

Spicy Cashew Dressing (Sweetgreen Copycat Recipe)

This easy 5 minute copycat recipe for Sweetgreen spicy cashew dressing is healthier and tastier than the original, and completely irresistible! It's the perfect addition to our Sweetgreen crispy rice bowls and our spicy cashew pasta with crispy chicken.

Servings cup

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Equipment

Small whisk

Ingredients

7 tablespoons cashew butter
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1½ tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon powdered ginger
½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl, preferably one with a spout so you can easily transfer the dressing to a jar for storage.
Whisk thoroughly until combined.
Adjust salt to taste, and add another splash or two of water if the dressing is thicker than you'd like.
Use right away, or transfer to a jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Ingredient notes - We recommend using a no-salt added cashew butter for the best flavor. Also, make sure to use real maple syrup, not the fake “syrup” that doesn’t have any maple in it - those just taste like sugar and will throw off the flavor and texture of your dressing.

Sauce consistency - Depending on how pourable you want the dressing to be, you can thin it out a bit by adding an extra splash or two of water after whisking. This is also helpful if you’re scraping from the bottom of the cashew butter jar where it can be chunkier due to separation.

Let it warm up slightly before use - We recommend letting the dressing sit out at room temperature for at least 5 or 10 minutes before using it, instead of using it straight from the fridge. It tends to solidify enough in the fridge that just a few minutes on the counter helps make it more pourable.

Storing - Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Serving size - One cup of this dressing is plenty for a few meals - we use anywhere from about 1 to 4 tablespoons per serving, depending on what we're putting it on. Our Sweetgreen crispy rice bowls call for about a quarter cup of dressing per salad.

Author: Nicole & Alex Langdon

Calories: 963kcal

Course: Ingredient

Cuisine: American, Fusion

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

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