Vegan Creamy Dill Dressing

Elevate your salads, grain bowls, and veggie platters with this luscious Vegan Creamy Dill Dressing, a flavorful plant-based alternative to traditional creamy dressings. Made with a base of soaked raw cashews, this dairy-free recipe achieves irresistibly smooth texture and richness without any cream or oil. Fresh, fragrant dill takes center stage, complemented by a balance of tangy lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a subtle sweetness from maple syrup. Nutritional yeast adds a savory depth, while simple pantry spices round out the flavor profile. This versatile dressing comes together in just 10 minutes and is perfect for meal prep, keeping well in the fridge for up to one week. Whether drizzled over crisp greens, used as a veggie dip, or spread on sandwiches, this creamy dill dressing is sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 0 water (as needed)

Directions

Step 1

Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 20 minutes to soften them up. Drain well before using.

Step 2

In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, 0.5 cup of water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, maple syrup, salt, ground black pepper, and nutritional yeast.

Step 3

Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add additional water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until you reach your desired consistency.

Step 4

Once the dressing is smooth, add in the chopped fresh dill and give it a few quick pulses to incorporate without completely blending the dill.

Step 5

Transfer the dressing to a jar or container. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more salt, lemon juice, or dill according to your preference.

Step 6

Refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors meld together before serving.

Step 7

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(603.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	741.0

Total Fat 50.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1249.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 12.1g
Protein 30.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 196.6mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 1506.8mg	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: 56.5%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 28.3%