Creamy Sweet Garlicky Dressing Dip Dairy Free
Elevate your salads and snacks with this Creamy Sweet Garlicky Dressing Dip that’s completely dairy-free! Made with a luscious base of soaked raw cashews, this vegan-friendly dressing delivers a velvety smooth texture and an irresistible balance of sweet, tangy, and garlicky flavors. Freshly squeezed lemon juice, a touch of maple syrup, and a hint of Dijon mustard come together to create a flavorful blend that’s perfect as a dip for crisp veggies or drizzled over your favorite greens. Ready in just minutes with the help of a blender, this easy recipe is not only gluten-free but also packed with wholesome, pantry-friendly ingredients. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or looking for a crowd-pleasing condiment, this dairy-free dressing is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Filtered water
- 2 medium Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a heatproof bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for 15–20 minutes to soften. If you have time, you can also soak them in room-temperature water for 4–6 hours or overnight.
After soaking, drain the cashews and rinse them under cold water.
Add the soaked and drained cashews into a blender or food processor along with the filtered water, garlic cloves, lemon juice, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This may take 2–3 minutes depending on the strength of your blender. Pause to scrape down the sides as needed.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as desired. Add more lemon juice for extra tang, maple syrup for sweetness, or a pinch of salt to amplify the flavors.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. The dressing will thicken slightly as it chills.
Serve as a dip for fresh veggies or use as a creamy dressing for salads. This dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
711 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.3 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1310 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 825 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
