The combination of naturally sweet almond butter combined with savory tamari and tangy lime makes for an almost drinkable dressing — but save it for your salad because it’s even better mixed with greens! Almonds create a creamy mouthfeel without the oil due to their healthy monounsaturated fat content. The bonus is that you also get the protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that come with enjoying the whole almonds versus only the oil.
2tbsporganic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)
2tbsporganic rice vinegar
2tbsplime juice
1tbsppure maple syrup
1tbspginger (minced)
2cloves garlic (minced)
½tspsesame seeds (black or white, optional)
½tspred pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
1
Add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl or mason jar with a lid.
2
Either stir until all of the almond butter has been dissolved or place the lid on top of the mason jar and shake really well until all of the almond butter has been dissolved.
3
Pour on top of your favorite salad ingredients.
Chef's Notes
Substitutions In place of almond butter, use your favorite nut or seed butter.
In place of fresh ginger, use ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger.
In place of fresh garlic, use ¼ teaspoon of ground garlic.
Prep Ahead Make it ahead of time! Sweet & Savory Almond Butter Dressing will keep for 5 to 7 days in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator.
Sugar-free Omit the maple.
Ingredients
¼cupalmond butter (unsweetened)
2tbsporganic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)
2tbsporganic rice vinegar
2tbsplime juice
1tbsppure maple syrup
1tbspginger (minced)
2cloves garlic (minced)
½tspsesame seeds (black or white, optional)
½tspred pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
1
Add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl or mason jar with a lid.
2
Either stir until all of the almond butter has been dissolved or place the lid on top of the mason jar and shake really well until all of the almond butter has been dissolved.