Creamy Oil-Free Pumpkin Seed Dressing Recipe
Creamy oil-free pumpkin seed dressing is packed with fresh herbs and tahini. A delicious vegan dressing perfect for salads and grain bowls.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Equipment
- 1 Immersion blender or blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup tahini
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 ½ tablespoons capers rinsed
- ½ cup roughly chopped parsley or fresh herbs
- ¼ cup roughly chopped chives or fresh herbs
- ¼ cup tarragon leaves or fresh herbs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice plus more to taste
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons mellow miso or 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 cup water plus more as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the pumpkin seeds in in hot water for 15 minutes, or room-temperature water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain well before using.
- Combine: Add the soaked pumpkin seeds, tahini, capers, garlic, parsley, tarragon, chives, lemon juice, miso, water, salt, and pepper to a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, add everything to a wide-mouth jar or deep container and blend using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Taste and adjust with additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper as needed. For a thinner, more pourable dressing, blend in a little more water until you reach your desired consistency.
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Notes
Nutrition Facts: One serving has about 28% DV iron and 33% DV magnesium.
Fresh herbs matter. Tarragon gives this dressing its distinctive flavor, so it's worth using it if possible. Otherwise, substitute the herbs for a total of ½ cups roughly chopped fresh herbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 5mg
