This cilantro sunflower seed dressing was created when we needed something quick & easy for a dinner side salad. It’s cashew-free, soy-free, plant-based, and now a go-to anytime we need something fast, flavorful, and nourishing. Just 5 simple ingredients, a blender, and 10 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done!
Sunflower seeds, garlic, cilantro, salt, water, and lemon
Why Sunflower Seeds?
Sunflower seeds are the creamy base for this dressing. They’re a mild-flavored, nut-free alternative to cashews, and they’re packed with vitamin E, selenium, vitamins B5 & B6, folate, zinc, and more (source).
Sunflower seeds, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt in a blender
Other Ingredients
We add lemon to make this dressing bright and citrusy, cilantro for an herby element, garlic for zing, and salt to enhance all the flavors. Once you blend these ingredients up with water, you get a nourishing and flavorful dressing you’ll want to pour on everything!
Top down view of a blender of creamy cilantro dressing
We hope you LOVE this sunflower seed dressing! It’s:
Creamy
Garlicky
Fresh
Versatile
& Quick & easy!
Add it to fresh mixed greens for a simple side salad, or make it more filling by adding sliced veggies and black beans. It’s also great as a dip or for topping grain and veggie bowls. Make it a meal by serving alongside our Spicy Baked Fish Tacos (30 minutes!), Black Bean & Plantain Arepa Sandwiches, Quinoa & Vegetable Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, Vegan Stuffed Poblano Peppers, or Mexican Green Chili Veggie Burgers.
