GOLDEN CITRUS ZUCCHINI DRESSING

Golden Citrus Zucchini Dressing image

Provided by Amy Chaplin

Number Of Ingredients 13

For zucchini dressing (base recipe):
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
For golden citrus zucchini dressing:
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:

Base recipe:
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.
Golden citrus zucchini dressing:
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.