Pumpkin Seed Salad Dressing
Made with healthy, whole-food ingredients this creamy, nut-free, vegan Pumpkin Seed Salad
Dressing will add luscious flavor to your salad and more!
Made with just a few, simple ingredients, this delicious Pumpkin Seed Salad Dressing is:
nut-free
vegan
easy to make!
Plus, it’s super high in fiber, which means that this Pumpkin Seed Salad Dressing perfect for a
healthy weight loss plan!
With loads of deep flavor, it’s the kind of dressing that will make you want to eat more greens!
Salad dressing is for more than just salads!
This tangy and creamy dressing tastes luscious over a green salad, but no need to stop there!
It’s also amazing:
on toast
drizzled over steamed vegetables
with crackers
as bread spread
as a replacement for mayo on a sandwich
in a wrap
as a dip for veggies, like Baked Okra
over lentils
drizzled over a grain bowl or veggie bowl
Enjoy it over any dish that needs a little extra flavor!
Why make your own homemade dressing?
Better for you
Even the healthiest store-bought salad dressing options are high in saturated fat and calories
and contain unhealthy ingredients, such sweeteners and vinegar. Why ruin a perfectly healthy
salad with an unhealthful dressing?
When you make your own homemade dressing, you can use high-quality ingredients and avoid
ones that are unhealthful.
Fresher
Homemade salad dressing has a brighter and fresher flavor than anything you can get from a
bottle.
More economical
Have you noticed how expensive store-bought dressings are? You can save money by making
your own.
Customizable
Make it just how you like it! Add a squirt of lemon. More fresh garlic. Some fresh herbs. It’s
totally up to you.
Is Pumpkin Seed Salad Dressing healthy?
Pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas) pack a nutritional punch! They are rich in iron, zinc,
antioxidants, and protein.
They’re also a good source of magnesium – a nutrient that most people don’t get enough of.
Magnesium is important for building healthy bones and keeping blood sugar levels stable
(among many other important functions in the body).
These little seeds have been shown to reduce inflammation, help prevent cancer, and improve
heart health.
Learn more about health benefits of pumpkin seeds!
Pumpkin Seed Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 2/3 cups water - divided
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons granulated onion
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 – 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, parsley, or dill - optional
Instructions
- Place pumpkin seeds and 1 cup water in pint jar or sealable container and place in refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Transfer soaked pumpkin seeds to colander and rinse with fresh water. Drain well. Place drained pumpkin seeds in blender.
- Add lemon juice, 2/3 cup water, granulated onion, salt, and granulated garlic in blender. Blend on high speed until very smooth and creamy.
- Scrape down sides of blender, replace lid, and blend again. Mixture should be very smooth with no graininess.
- Add dried dill weed, fresh herbs (if using), and pulse just until mixed.
- Chill. Dressing will separate in the refrigerator. Stir before using.
Notes
Add 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup if you like a sweeter dressing.
Add a tablespoon or two of water if you like a thinner dressing.
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