Creamy Tahini Dressing

1 ¼ C. water
1 C. raw cashews
½ C. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. (scant) honey
1 tsp. salt
¼ C. flax seed oil
¼ C. nutritional yeast
2 Tbsp. tamari
1 tsp. basil (optional)
¼ C. (heaping) sesame tahini

Blend well until smooth & creamy. To make a thicker dressing use boiling water.