This savory sunflower seed sauce with turmeric, cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar and olive oil makes for one delicious and healthy condiment perfect as a salad dressing, a dip or a sauce to serve alongside your favorite dishes. Gluten-free, vegan and super quick + easy to make!
I kind of have an obsession of condiments. I have to have a sauce, dip or dressing for just about anything that I eat. I also get bored if I use the same flavors again and again. Hence, this unique sunflower seed sauce . .
Recipe Features
- Is extremely versatile and can be used as a dip, sauce or dressing.
- Works well on salads, pasta, falafel, fries, potatoes, buddha bowls, roasted vegetables, rice, quinoa, sandwiches, wraps — you name it!
- Is super healthy and packed with anti-inflammatory properties, omega fatty acids, B vitamins, vitamin E, potassium, protein, fiber, and even has heavy metal detox benefits from the cilantro!
- Stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Is gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, dairy-free and vegan.
- Is absolutely beautiful, vibrant and delicious!
How to Make Sunflower Seed Sauce
This is truly one easy, healthy and tasty condiment is you’re looking to try something a bit different! Enjoy!
Try this sauce with my halloumi fritters or this tofu chicken.
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
- In a high speed blender or food processor combine all of the above ingredients. Blend until desired consistency.
- Serve right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated using a third-party calculator and is an estimate only.
I am so with you on sauces, love to try new ones. This sounds so yummy but I don’t use oil for health reasons. Would I be able to use with out oil?
Thank You and love all your unique recipes!!!
Hi Kat – Thank you so much! You most definitely can make this without oil. I hope you enjoy and thank you for stopping by. 🙂
Hi, I didn’t have all the ingredients but decided to make this anyways, and it was really good! The flavour combination of apple cider vinegar, sunflower and turmeric was really nice and I’m sure that it would be even better if I had fully followed the recipe!
Will make again, thanks for sharing.
Hi Jay,
Thank you for sharing! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. I appreciate the feedback.
-Kristen