Last Updated on March 7, 2026 by Deliciously Organic Editor
Green Goddess dressing is a reader favorite, but I know many of you can’t consume dairy, so I’ve got a new dairy-free green goddess recipe for you!
The cashews are soaked overnight, drained and then pureed with water, herbs, lemon, garlic, and anchovies to create a creamy all-purpose dressing.Â
You can use the dressing on salads, grilled or sautéed vegetables, pastured meats, or fish. It keeps for about 1 week in the fridge. Enjoy!
PrintDairy-Free Green Goddess Dressing (Paleo)
- Prep Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups of dressing
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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For the Cashews:
- 3/4 cups cashews
For the Dressing:
- 3/4 cups water
- 1 cup chopped green onion, white and green parts
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 anchovy fillets or 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- The night before, place the cashews in a bowl and cover with water and a pinch of sea salt. Let sit at room temperature overnight. The next day, or at least 8 hours later, drain the cashews and place in a blender. Add the 3/4 cup of water and blend until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Store in a mason jar in the refrigerator.
Photo Credit: Becky WinklerÂ
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