Raw Russian Dressing

½ cup sunflower seeds (soaked for at least 4 hours)

¼ cup water (plus more as needed)

2 tbsp. tomato paste

2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp. pickle relish date syrup or maple syrup (adjust to taste)

1 tbsp. chopped onion

1 clove garlic (minced)*

1 tsp. smoked paprika

¼ tsp. celery seed

Salt and pepper to taste

*If using a high speed blender like Vitamix, you don’t need to mince garlic in

my reicpes. But if using a food processor, mince garlic before including in

recipe.