By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 3
305 cal · 10 min
Spicy Cashew Dressing
Recipe GLPR544de2862924c2
A vibrant, creamy dressing that blends roasted cashews with aromatic garlic, rice vinegar, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. The addition of fish sauce and honey creates a perfectly balanced Asian-inspired sauce that's smooth, pourable, and ready to elevate any salad or grain bowl. This versatile condiment keeps for up to three days in the refrigerator.
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Ingredients
½ cup salted, roasted cashews
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¾ teaspoon fish sauce
¾ teaspoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
⅓ cup warm water
Kosher salt to taste
Directions
Combine the cashews, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, fish sauce, honey, minced garlic, and warm water in a blender.
Blend on medium to high speed for 3–4 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides, until the mixture transforms into a smooth, creamy, and fully pourable consistency. No visible cashew pieces should remain.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning by adding kosher salt as needed. Blend briefly to incorporate.
Transfer to a clean container, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use. The dressing can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Comments
Fish sauce is the friction point: you'll find it at Harris Teeter, Kroger, or Publix, but not reliably at ALDI or Food Lion, so budget an extra stop or order ahead. The 10-minute time is honest for a blender job, and the cost per serving runs about $1.50, driven by cashews and the fish sauce bottle's upfront expense. This dressing keeps four to five days refrigerated and works across salads, grain bowls, and noodles, making it a smart weeknight investment that earns its freezer space. Red pepper flakes and honey give you heat and balance without fussy technique.
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