Vegan Creamy Cucumber Dressing
Elevate your salads and dips with this Vegan Creamy Cucumber Dressing, a luscious plant-based take on a classic favorite! Made with refreshing cucumber, creamy avocado, and protein-packed soaked cashews, this dressing achieves the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Fresh dill, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of maple syrup add a bright and subtly sweet touch, while apple cider vinegar brings a tangy kick. Blended to velvety perfection in just 15 minutes, this dairy-free, gluten-free recipe is as versatile as it is delicious—ideal for drizzling over greens, serving as a veggie dip, or adding a burst of flavor to wraps and sandwiches. With its naturally creamy consistency and vibrant taste, this vegan dressing is a must-try for anyone craving a healthier, homemade alternative.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
Start by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften them. This will help achieve a creamier texture.
Step 2
While the cashews are soaking, peel the cucumber and cut it into chunks. You can also opt to leave the skin on for added texture and nutrients.
Step 3
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked and drained cashews, cucumber chunks, half of an avocado, lemon juice, fresh dill, apple cider vinegar, a peeled garlic clove, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Add 1/2 cup of water to the blender. This will help achieve the desired consistency.
Step 5
Blend all the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a few times to ensure everything is well mixed.
Step 6
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can add more water, one tablespoon at a time, and blend again.
Step 7
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve the Vegan Creamy Cucumber Dressing chilled over your favorite salads, as a dip for veggies, or drizzled over wraps and sandwiches. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (511.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 498.0 |
| Total Fat 36.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1203.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.5g | |
| Protein 13.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 86.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1119.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories