Vegan Creamy Dill Sauce
Elevate your plant-based creations with this rich and flavorful Vegan Creamy Dill Sauce—a perfect harmony of tangy lemon juice, fresh dill, and the creamy base of soaked cashews. This dairy-free recipe is effortlessly blended into a silky, velvety texture, making it ideal as a salad dressing, sandwich spread, or veggie dip. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy flavor, while a touch of maple syrup balances out the tang of apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook, gluten-free sauce is both versatile and easy to make, enhancing any dish with its bold, herbaceous flair. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting, this vegan dill sauce will become a go-to staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for at least 10 minutes to soften them. Alternatively, soak them in cold water for 2-4 hours or overnight if time permits.
Drain the cashews and rinse them under cold water to remove any residue.
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, fresh water, lemon juice, fresh dill, peeled garlic clove, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This may take a few minutes depending on the strength of your blender.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as desired. You may add more salt, lemon juice, or dill to suit your taste.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the vegan creamy dill sauce with your favorite salads, use as a sandwich spread, or as a dip for fresh vegetables. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.4 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1215 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1101 mg | 23% | |
*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.
