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Golden Citrus Zucchini Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 1 3/4 cups)
- 1 (3-inch) piece scallion, white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped
- 3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil or cold-pressed flaxseed oil
- 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 recipe Zucchini Dressing, using golden zucchini or a peeled green zucchini and 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped (finely chopped if using a regular blender)
- 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 Tbsp. raw cashew butter
- 2 tsp. nutritional yeast
- 1 (1/4-inch) slice of a large garlic clove
Steps
- Combine the zucchini, scallion, lime juice, oil, and salt in an upright blender (see Note) and blend until smooth, starting on a lower speed and gradually increasing it as the dressing comes together. Use a rubber spatula (with the blender off) to help move the ingredients around as necessary, or use the tamper stick if using a high-powered blender. Adjust the seasoning to taste—some variations with lots of extra herbs will need more salt. Scrape down the sides and blend again. Use immediately, or store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shake well before using. The dressing will thicken once chilled; thin it out with a little water if needed.
- Make the dressing following the instructions for the base recipe, adding the turmeric, orange juice, cashew butter, nutritional yeast, and garlic to the blender along with the other ingredients.