๐ต๐ฅNon-Dairy Tzatziki - Creamy, Delicious and Guilt Free
1 cup cucumber , peeled and grated
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons fresh dill (fresh dill makes this but can use dried)
1 cup cashews (raw, unsalted is best)
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh or prepared lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 to 3 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan or sea salt
Black pepper to taste
Dried Oregano to taste
Put the grated cucumber in a paper towel or dish towel, squeeze out the excess water until mostly dry. Set aside cucumber.
Note: drink the cucumber juice, itโs not used in this recipe but itโs full of electrolytes.. Keep the grated cucumber and dill aside.
Blend all ingredients in a blender until creamy smooth.
Add cucumber and pulse until well mixed.
Add dill, pulse until finely chopped.
Refrigerate to thicken and make it creamy.
NOTES - Recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups sauce.
Serve with veggies, crackers, bread, salad. Make it thicker and use in sandwiches or as a spread.