Step 1

In a small bowl, cover the raw cashews in boiling water, set aside to soak for 20 minutes. Or place raw cashews in a small sauce pan cover with water and boil for 10 minutes.

Step 2

In the meantime, measure out all your remaining ingredients (except the pickles) directly into the high-speed blender, then set aside.

Step 3

After 10 or 20 minutes (depending on the cashew softening method), drain the cashews and discard the water, then add the cashews into the high-speed blender with all the dressing ingredients and emulsify until smooth.

Step 4

Taste test the dressing and add more seasonings, if needed.

Step 5

If adding pickles, add the chopped pickles now directly into the high-speed blender and pulse for 2 seconds.