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12 Ways to Cashew Dip

Cashew Dip is a vegetarian, vegan-friendly dip that pairs perfectly with raw vegetables, crackers, and so much more. This creamy, delicious dip is a perfect appetizer or snack for movie nights, watching the big game (or awards show) or entertaining. Feel free to make it dairy free and gluten free also too!

First start with cashews - salted or unsalted per your liking. Add the cashews to a bowl and cover with hot water. Allow the cashews to soak for at least 10 minutes. Drain the cashews and to a blender cup or food processor. Now the fun part - what to add. Here are some ideas of variations: Pro Tip: If a thinner sauce is desired add more water until the desired consistency is reached.

  1. Garlic (raw for the “bite”), olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, honey or agave and water

  2. Garlic, nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, salt, harissa/hot salsa/hot sauce, etc

  3. Milk - cashew/almond,etc, fresh red pepper, nutritional yeast, garlic, fresh squeezed lemon juice, chili powder, salt

  4. Fresh squeezed lemon juice, diced onion, oil, cumin pwoder, curry powder, salt

  5. Milk - cashew/almond, etc, fresh squeezed lemon, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, dried oregano, dried basil, dried chives

  6. Avocados, garlic, soy sauce, fresh squeezed lemon juice, salt, pepper

  7. Sun dried tomatoes, garlic, fresh squeezed lemon juice, salt, smoked paprika, olive oil

  8. Fresh squeezed lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, onion flake, salt, ground black pepper

  9. Maple or date syrup, vanilla, fresh orange peeled

  10. Fresh mint leaves, fresh coriander leaves, garlic, salt and pepper

  11. Tamari, fresh squeezed lime juice, sriracha, raw honey, sea salt

  12. Coconut milk, fresh squeezed lemon juice, pure maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, salt, lemon zest

The possibilities are endless here. We look forward to hearing which combination is your favorite!