Here’s a low-oil dressing inspired by the flavor profile — thin, tangy, slightly sweet, similar to the style often served at Vegan Chef Kenny’s Las Vegas restaurant, but fully original and low-oil:
Left to right in order of increasing quantity:
Rice vinegar
Mirin (sweet, very low alcohol cooking wine)
Date syrup
Jalapeño juice
Black seed oil
Cashews
Combine in blender, then chill.
What follows is a recipe created by AI. Give it a try, but I believe the ingredients above combine to provide a most intriguing flavor, closer to Kenny’s!
Ingredients (≈ ½–⅔ cup)
⅓ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce or tamari OR vegan worcheshire sauce, like Tonelli brand
1–2 Tbsp water (only to adjust strength)
½–1 tsp maple syrup (optional — barely perceptible)
½ tsp ginger juice (or ⅛ tsp ginger powder)
¼ tsp garlic powder (NOT fresh garlic)
¼ tsp toasted sesame powder (optional, very subtle — or omit entirely)
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth (or water). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Allow it to cool for a few minutes.
While the quinoa cools, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, orange juice, orange zest, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Once the quinoa has cooled slightly, add the diced avocado and chopped scallions to the bowl. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.