The best spicy cashew dressing! Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth. If dressing is too thick, add up to 2 more tbsp water. Taste and adjust salt/spice level to preference. Did you make this recipe? Be sure to tag @gatherednutrition on INstagram so I can see what you made!
If you want a lighter texture, add some more water or oil. Need some inspiration for how to make the best use of the cashew sauce? Take a look at our Spicy fish with butter-fried tomatoes and be amazed! You can store the cashew sauce up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze it for up to a couple of months.
For when you can't make a trip to Trader Joe's, here's how to make their addictive, creamy, delicious and plant-based Spicy Cashew Butter Dressing at home. Either on the stove in in the microwave, bring your water to a boil.
Taste the dressing. You may want to adjust acidity by adding more lime juice, bring out the flavors by adding more salt, or control the spicy level by adding more cashews if you want it less spicy or more chili flakes if you want it more spicy.