This Whole30 and vegan tzatziki sauce is out of this world with how creamy and flavorful it is. It is made with raw cashews, fresh herbs, and lemon juice. The recipe is dairy free, Whole30, and completely vegan.
1 1/2cupsraw cashewssoaked in boiling water for 2 hours
1cupfiltered water
2tablespoonsfresh squeezed lemon juice
3/4teaspoonkosher salt
5garlic cloves
3teaspoonswhite vinegar
1 1/2cupscucumberpeeled and grated
2heaping tablespoonsfresh dillchopped
kosher saltto taste
black pepperto taste
Instructions
Add cashews to a bowl and cover with boiling hot water. Let sit, uncovered, for 2 hours. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
Blend all of the ingredients (except cucumber and dill) together in a high-speed blender, scraping down the sides as necessary. You will want it to be thick and creamy throughout.
Add cucumber and blend until incorporated.
Stir in fresh dill. Taste for additional salt and pepper seasonings. Transfer to the refrigerator to thicken up more. If you have time to let it sit overnight, that's best!
Notes
The raw cashews cannot be substituted for anything else. Please do not use roasted cashews, as it will not turn out.
You can soak the cashews first and leave them overnight. You can also soak them for 2 hours in the boiling water, drain them, and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator overnight.