After making my Creamy Ranch Dressing with white beans I thought that it might work as a creamy honey dijon too. I like this new dressing on salad or as dip for carrots and celery. The chia seeds don’t add flavor, they are there to thicken the dressing and add omegas 3 & 6, plus protein.
I can’t say enough good things about Chia Seeds. Thanks so much to you guys for telling me about them! This is the third or fourth recipe that I’ve substituted chia seeds for xanthan gum, and it worked—baked goods, shakes, dressing. I’m starting to think chia seeds may work as a substitute in anything that calls for xanthan gum. I plan on using them to thicken my ice cream next—I’m so excited about it! =)
Creamy Dairy-free Honey Dijon Dressing
Add to blender:
1 cup cooked white beans (I used small organic navy beans)
2/3 cup cashew milk (or other dairy substitute)
1 tbsp lemon juice OR apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 to 2 tsp dijon (depending on your taste)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Herbamareseasoning
2 tsp Chia Seeds (to thicken and add omegas 3 & 6)
Puree till creamy and smooth.
The Gluten-free 'Dish' says
I love the idea of chia seeds in place of xanthan gum! This looks really good, Kelly! X0
Lexie says
Brilliant thickener! I can tell by the pic that the consistency is perfecto. Experimented with using flax vs. chia in some crackers this weekend (as the binder) and I’ll say I preferred chia! Will share the recipe soon so that you can enjoy them with all your lovely salads.
Holly says
Kellie – does the nut milk need to be unflavored? I buy almond milk and I have some that is unsweetened, but vanilla flavored. Will this work? Or should I get unflavored? Thanks!
Stacey says
Hi Kellie
I am eating this dressing as I type! It is incredible! Thanks for all your hard work. I just received both of your cookbooks and I can’t wait to try all of the recipes!!
Stacey
Ali H. says
Just made this using coconut milk. I didn’t have the spice mix you used, so I subbed Italian Seasoning and Curry Powder instead. It tastes really good! I also increased the mustard to a tablespoon and used regular prepared yellow as I don’t care for the horseradish taste in dijon. Thank you for the wonderful recipe. Being from VT, I often just whip up a Vermont Maple vinaigrette. This will be a good dressing to add to the rotation.