Creamy Almond-Garlic-Lemon Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds (raw or lightly roasted, unsalted)
• 3 cloves garlic cloves (peeled)
• 3 cloves cloves
• 3 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
• 3/4 cup water (or more as needed for consistency)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add almonds, garlic cloves, cloves, lemon juice, and water to a high-powered blender. Blend on high speed for 1 minute, stopping to scrape the sides with a spatula halfway through, until the mixture begins to break down and release the almond oils, creating a creamy base.

2. 2

   With the blender running on low speed, drizzle in the olive oil slowly over 15–20 seconds for gradual emulsification. Blend another 10–15 seconds until fully combined and silky.

3. 3

   Taste and season with salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast. If the dressing is too thick, add water 1 tbsp at a time and blend briefly until it coats a spoon but still pours easily.

4. 4

   Transfer to a bowl or jar. The dressing will thicken slightly as it sits; store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, thinning with water or lemon juice as needed before serving.

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