Vegan Creamy Dressing

1 cup cashews
1 cup water
Juice of 1 lemon
½ teaspoon Celtic sea salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh chives (optional)
1 pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 minute.

Drizzle over a salad.