Dairy-Free Creamy Dill Sauce

Elevate your dishes with this irresistible Dairy-Free Creamy Dill Sauce—a velvety substitute for traditional creamy dressings that’s perfect for plant-based diets or anyone avoiding dairy. Made from soaked raw cashews blended to silky perfection with fresh dill, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of nutritional yeast for a savory kick, this sauce is bursting with flavor and nutrient-rich ingredients. A touch of olive oil and apple cider vinegar rounds out its tangy, herbaceous profile, making it an ideal dip for veggies, a drizzle for salads, or a topping for grilled fish. Ready in just 10 minutes after soaking, this versatile, vegan-friendly sauce is a must-try for anyone seeking a wholesome and delicious condiment.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 minced Garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0 Water (more for soaking)

Directions

Step 1

Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for at least 2 hours or overnight. This will soften the cashews and make them easier to blend into a smooth sauce.

Step 2

Drain the soaked cashews and rinse them with fresh water.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked and drained cashews with 1/2 cup of fresh water, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, fresh dill, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Blend on high speed for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is well incorporated.

Step 5

Once the mixture is creamy, add the olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Blend again briefly to ensure everything is evenly mixed.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.

Step 7

Transfer the creamy dill sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allowing time for the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve as a dressing for salads, a dip for vegetables, or a sauce for fish or other dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(541.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	799.2

Total Fat 64.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1319.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 7.6g
Protein 24.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 64.5mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 928.4mg	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: 68.4%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 20.1%