Vegan Creamy Dill Dressing
Elevate your salads, sandwiches, and veggie bowls with this irresistible Vegan Creamy Dill Dressing! Packed with the bright, herby flavor of fresh dill and a luscious creaminess from soaked raw cashews, this dressing is dairy-free, gluten-free, and completely plant-based. A harmonious balance of tangy lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of maple syrup adds depth, while nutritional yeast gives it a subtle savory touch. Made in just 10 minutes with a high-speed blender, this easy vegan dressing is perfect for meal prep and lasts up to a week in the fridge. Whether you’re looking for a healthy salad topper or a scrumptious dip, this homemade dressing is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- water (as needed)
Instructions
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 20 minutes to soften them up. Drain well before using.
In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, 0.5 cup of water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, maple syrup, salt, ground black pepper, and nutritional yeast.
Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add additional water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until you reach your desired consistency.
Once the dressing is smooth, add in the chopped fresh dill and give it a few quick pulses to incorporate without completely blending the dill.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or container. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more salt, lemon juice, or dill according to your preference.
Refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.0 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1249 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1507 mg | 32% | |
*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.
