This oil-free Vegan Italian Dressing will leave you pleasantly surprised with its rich, velvety texture and bursting flavors of aromatic herbs with zesty accents. Best of all, it's a breeze to whip up, ensuring you have a freshly made, tastier alternative to the store-bought options.
Rinse cashews and discard soaking water. Place in a high-powered blender, along with the rest of the ingredients (except for 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning). Blend on high for 2-3 minutes, until creamy and smooth. Scrape down sides as needed. Taste for seasoning and add as needed (*the dressing will appear thin, but it will thicken up as it chills).
Transfer to a small container with a lid. Stir in the remaining Italian seasoning. Cover and chill for 30-60 minutes. Give it a good stir before serving. If it's too thick after stirring, add a few teaspoons of water and combine. Store in fridge for 3-4 days.
Notes
To soften cashew faster: In a small pot, boil water and remove from heat. Add cashews and cover for 15-20 minutes, until softened.
If you don't have a high-powered blender, the cashews might not break down all the way. You can try soaking them overnight in the fridge to make them softer.