Dairy-Free Salsa Blanca

Elevate your plant-based creations with this creamy and zesty Dairy-Free Salsa Blanca—a luscious alternative to traditional white sauces that's perfect for topping tacos, burritos, or serving as a dip for tortilla chips. Made with soaked raw cashews, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and a touch of nutritional yeast, this recipe delivers a velvety texture and a vibrant flavor profile without any dairy. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes (plus soak time), this versatile recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Whether you're hosting a fiesta or simply craving something light and flavorful, this refreshing Dairy-Free Salsa Blanca is sure to impress your taste buds and guests alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 each jalapeño, deseeded and roughly chopped
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup water (for blending)

Directions

Step 1

Place the raw cashews in a medium-sized bowl and cover them with 3 cups of water. Allow them to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften.

Step 2

Once the cashews are well soaked, drain and rinse them under cold water.

Step 3

In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, 0.5 cup of water, lime juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, chopped jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.

Step 4

Blend the ingredients on high speed until you achieve a smooth and creamy texture. If the salsa is too thick, you can add additional water, one tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.

Step 5

Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño for more heat.

Step 6

Transfer the Dairy-Free Salsa Blanca to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Serve cold as a topping for tacos, burritos, or as a dip for tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1083.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	734.1

Total Fat 50.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1247.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 8.6g
Protein 32.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.6mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 1310.9mg	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: 56.9%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 26.9%