As the weather gets warmer I always crave light and fresh salads with a flavorful dressing that makes them absolutely crave-worthy. Salads also make it easy to pack in a ton of nutrients by using a variety of seasonal veggies. This spring salad with green goddess dressing checks all the boxes of being fresh, flavorful, nutrient-rich and so delicious it’s crave-worthy. 

Spring salad with Green Goddess Dressing

This simple spring salad with dairy-free green goddess dressing is one of my favorite recipes. The salad uses a mix of fresh and crunchy spring produce like tender greens, snap peas, radishes, and fresh herbs. But this salad lends to versatility. Feel free to use what’s available near you, or what seasonal produce looks the best at the farmers market or a grocery store and focus on making a flavorful dressing.

Now this dressing makes the salad! This cashew-based green goddess dressing packs in the flavor. Raw cashews get blended together with fresh herbs, garlic, a squeeze of lemon and thinned out with Essentia ionized alkaline water. The dressing is so herbaceous and zingy. It’s deliciously addicting and can take any meal to the next level. Toss it together with potatoes for light and refreshing to potato salad. Drizzle it on roasted vegetables or on avocado toast. Use it to top fish, chicken, grain bowls or pasta! It’s a versatile way that adds spring flavor to every dish.

How to Make Dairy-Free Green Goddess Dressing?

The herbaceous cashew dressing comes together quickly in a blender. You’ll need variety of herbs like parsley, dill, chives and tarragon, raw cashews cashews, fresh garlic, a squeeze of lemon and Essentia Ionized Alkaline water to thin it all out. 

Start by soaking your cashews. This makes the cashews blend into a silky smooth cream. I recommend using a quick soak method with boiling water. Simply, place the cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them sit for about 10 minutes. Then, strain and they’re ready to use.

Next, blend the ingredients. Add the the cashews and ½ cup of Essentia ionized alkaline water to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. Add in an additional ¼ cup of water and the remaining dressing ingredients. Blend until the herbs are finely chopped or continue blending until the dressing takes on a beautiful green hue. Add more water if necessary to reach desired consistency. 

How to make perfect Jammy eggs?

Bring a small pot water to a boil. Using a spoon, carefully add eggs. The eggs will be jammy at around 7 minutes; if you’re like me and prefer slightly firmer yolks, leave them in for another minute. Take the pot of the heat and carefully pour the water into the sink while running cold water over the eggs. This helps stop the cooking process. You can also use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the pot and submerge them in cold water or an ice bath. Remove the eggs from the water and peel. Slice into jammy egg perfection!

Why I Love Essentia Ionized Alkaline Water

I love using Essentia ionized alkaline water in this dressing or any time a recipe calls for water because its smooth and pure taste doesn’t interfere with the other ingredients. This lets the true flavors of the ingredients shine. I find that using regular water leaves the dressing somewhat dull and muted. This isn’t the case with Essentia. Plus, I find that it helps the dressing stay fresh in the fridge.

More Spring Recipes You’ll Love

• • Asparagus Mushroom Frittata
  • Green Goddess Avocado Toast
  • Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad
  • Crispy Lemon Roasted Potatoes
  • Healthy Lemon Blueberry Bread
  • Grain-Free Lemon Bars

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