This creamy dressing, made with omega-rich hemp seeds and fragrant cilantro and mint, is an excellent choice for green salads, steamed vegetables, and pasta salads. Recipe contributed by Leslie Cerier. Photo by Tracey Eller.
Makes about 1 cup
- ½ cup hemp seeds
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or see Note
- ½ teaspoons sea salt
- Pinch of black pepper
And place all the ingredients in a blender and purée until creamy. Adjust seasonings, if desired. Use immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Note: Leslie developed this recipe for Nutiva, and recommends their Nutiva Organic Red Palm Oil*
- See VegKitchen's selection of Classic Salad Dressings.
Gail Calvert Rollins says
You posted a vegan appetizer called "white bean with sundried tomatoes". I can't seem to find it again on FB. Can you post it again on FB? I want to make it for this coming Sunday.
Thank you!
Gail
Nava says
Gail, I'll try to send you the link directly once I am back on my computer!