Dairy-Free Classic Blue Cheese Sauce

Rich, creamy, and completely dairy-free, this classic blue cheese sauce is a plant-based twist on a beloved favorite. Made with soaked cashews for a luscious base and elevated by tangy apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and nutrient-packed nutritional yeast, this sauce captures the bold flavors of traditional blue cheese—with absolutely no dairy. Fold in dairy-free blue cheese crumbles for authentic texture and finish it off with a hint of garlic and black pepper. Perfect as a salad dressing, veggie dip, or burger topper, this 10-minute recipe is ideal for those seeking a vegan, lactose-free, or health-conscious alternative. Savor the versatility of this crowd-pleasing sauce while enjoying its wholesome ingredients and irresistible flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 cup dairy-free blue cheese crumbles
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water (optional for thinning)

Directions

Step 1

Place the cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Soak for at least 2 hours or overnight until they are soft. If short on time, use boiling water to soak for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the cashews thoroughly. Transfer them to a high-speed blender.

Step 3

Add 1 cup of fresh water, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt to the blender with the cashews.

Step 4

Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This should take about 2-4 minutes depending on your blender.

Step 5

Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and gently fold in the dairy-free blue cheese crumbles using a spatula.

Step 6

Season the sauce with freshly ground black pepper and stir well.

Step 7

If the sauce is too thick for your liking, gradually stir in additional water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. More lemon juice or apple cider vinegar can be added for extra tanginess if desired.

Step 9

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Step 10

Enjoy this dairy-free blue cheese sauce drizzled over salads, as a veggie dip, or a topping for burgers and sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(527.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1026.6

Total Fat 77.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1846.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 7.1g
Protein 34.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 114.0mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 1148.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.8%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 21.3%