There are so many kinds of dips out there. For better or for worse, a great many of them involve some form of cheese. While that’s wonderful news for some of us, it’s less spectacular for anyone sensitive to dairy. Well, Lovely People, I present to you this Creamy Za’atar Cashew Dip as an absolutely delectable dip that just happens to be dairy free. As an added bonus, it’s fast, easy, and versatile.
![Creamy Za'atar Cashew Dip in a dish with slices of cucumber, red bell pepper, and grape tomatoes with some cashews on the side](https://dinnerpartydiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DPD-Creamy_Zaatar_Cashew_Dip-Plated-1-1024x768.jpg)
What You Need to Make Creamy Za’atar Cashew Dip
Equipment
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Tea Kettle or Saucepan
- Medium Heat Safe Bowl
- Plastic Wrap
- Fine Mesh Strainer or Sieve
- High Speed Blender or Food Processor
- Silicone Jar Scraper – for getting the dip out of the blender
Ingredients
- Raw Cashews
- Boiling Water – Make sure to keep the soaking liquid when you drain the cashews. You’ll need it for the next step in the recipe.
- Unseasoned Rice Wine Vinegar
- Za’atar Seasoning – I like Spice + Leaf’s Authentic Za’atar.
- Kosher Salt
Getting Started with Making Creamy Za’atar Cashew Dip
Soaking the Cashews
This part is easy. We’ll start by placing 2 cups of Raw Cashews into a medium heat safe bowl. Then using a tea kettle or saucepan, you’ll bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Now we’ll pour 2 cups of the Boiling Water into the bowl with the Cashews, cover it with plastic wrap, and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
![Soaking cashews in a bowl covered with plastic wrap](https://dinnerpartydiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DPD-Creamy_Zaatar_Cashew_Dip-Soaking_Cashews-1024x768.jpg)
Once time is up, you’ll use a fine mesh strainer and another medium bowl to drain the Cashews. You need to keep the soaking liquid, because you’ll need it in a minute.
Blending the Creamy Za’atar Cashew Dip
Next, we’ll dump the softened cashews into a high speed blender or food processor along with 1.25 cups of the soaking liquid, 2 tablespoons of Unseasoned Rice Wine Vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Za’atar Seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of Kosher Salt. You’ll process everything until it’s smooth. I like to start with pulsing and then work up to the highest setting.
![Blending Creamy Za'atar Cashew Dip in a blender](https://dinnerpartydiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DPD-Creamy_Zaatar_Cashew_Dip-Blending_Dip-1024x768.jpg)
I suggest giving it a taste as you go and adjusting to your preferences. You can add more of the soaking liquid if you want the dip a bit thinner. However, I’d recommend adding no more than ½ tablespoon at a time to make sure you don’t go too far in the liquid direction.
When it is to your liking, you can remove the dip to a serving bowl. Or if you are making this in advance, you can place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
I like to serve this Creamy Za’atar Cashew Dip with veggie dippers such as red bell pepper strips or cucumber slices.
![Creamy Za'atar Cashew Dip in a dish with slices of cucumber, red bell pepper, and grape tomatoes](https://dinnerpartydiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DPD-Creamy_Zaatar_Cashew_Dip-Plated-2-1024x768.jpg)
Related Recipes
If you’re interested in more dip recipes, you might want to take a look at these:
![Creamy Za'atar Cashew Dip in a dish with slices of cucumber, red bell pepper, and grape tomatoes with some cashews on the side](https://dinnerpartydiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DPD-Creamy_Zaatar_Cashew_Dip-Plated-1-360x361.jpg)
Creamy Za’atar Cashew Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cups Raw Cashews
- 2 cups Boiling Water Reserve used liquid for use in recipe
- 2 tablespoons Unseasoned Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Za’atar Spice + Leaf’s Authentic Za’atar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Place 2 cups Raw Cashews in a medium heat safe bowl. Pour in 2 cups Boiling Water, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.2 cups Raw Cashews, 2 cups Boiling Water
- Drain the Cashews, but reserve the soaking liquid.
- Pour the softened Cashews into a high speed blender or food processor with 1.25 cups of the soaking liquid, 2 tablespoons Unseasoned Rice Wine Vinegar, 1 tablespoon Za’atar, and 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt.2 tablespoons Unseasoned Rice Wine Vinegar, 1 tablespoon Za’atar, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, 2 cups Boiling Water
- Process until smooth, start with pulsing and then work up to the high setting.
- Remove the dip to a serving bowl or an airtight container if storing in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Serve with veggie dippers such as red bell pepper strips or cucumber slices.
Equipment
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Tea Kettle or Saucepan
- Medium Heat Safe Bowl
- Plastic Wrap
- High Speed Blender Or Food Processor
- Silicone Jar Scraper For getting the dip out of the blender
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