You are going to love this vegan dill pickle dip recipe! This homemade dip is so smooth and creamy and it has the most amazing flavour. You can serve this dip at parties or enjoy it as a snack anytime.
Why you will love this recipe:
- The flavour! This dip is incredibly good. A little tangy, a little sweet, a little tangy, with hints of dill.
- It's so quick and easy to make and is ready in less than 10 minutes.
- This plant based dip is made with pantry staple ingredients that you can find in any grocery store.
- It makes a great chip dip or dip for raw veggies.
- It uses dill pickle juice so it helps reduce your food waste and cut down on your grocery costs.
- This vegan version of a classic dill pickle dip is great for dill pickle lovers and is a great option to serve for your next gathering or for a Super Bowl party. It's always a crowd pleaser!
- This vegan veggie dip is made without white beans, without coconut aminos, without silken tofu and without maple syrup.
- This healthy dip is not only vegan but it's also gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, paleo, sugar free and Whole30.
If you love dill pickle recipes you will also love my dill pickle juice salad dressing.
Key ingredients and substitutions:
You should be able to find all of these simple ingredients at your local grocery store. For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Dill pickles - you can use any brand of dill pickles or kind of pickle that you prefer to make this easy dip recipe. You can find jars of dill pickles in the condiments section of most grocery stores. If you are vegan just be sure the pickles you are buying are vegan.
- Pickle juice or pickle brine - don't throw out the dill pickle juice from your jar of pickles. You are going to use it to help add even more tangy flavour to this dip and help make it even more smooth and creamy. If you forgot to save the pickle juice from your jar you could use apple cider vinegar or lemon juice instead.
- Cashews - when blended, raw cashews give this dip the most delicious, rich and creamy taste and texture. Cashews make for a delicious cashew cream base for vegan dips. If you can't have cashews I would use either sunflower seeds or pine nuts instead. Be sure to use raw cashews rather than roasted cashews as roasted nuts would change the flavour of this dip.
- Coconut milk - it might sound a little strange to add coconut milk to a dill dip but just trust me, it adds a bit of sweetness to help contrast the tang of the pickles to make this the best vegan dill pickle dip recipe. You can use either full fat or light coconut milk for this dip recipe.
- Fresh dill - real dill (also known as dill weed) is used to add even more delicious dill flavour to this easy vegan dill dip recipe. You could also swap this for dried dill if you don't have any fresh dill.
- Spices - garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and sea salt are the only simple seasonings you need to complete this dip.
How to make:
Step one:
First, place all of the ingredients into your food processor or high speed blender.
Step two:
Then blend everything well until the dip is the texture you prefer. For a smoother dip, blend longer, for a chunkier dip blend for less time.
Tips and recipe variations:
- Be sure to use raw cashews rather than roasted cashew to make this perfect dip.
- If you can't have cashews I would use pine nuts or sunflower seeds instead.
- If you don't have fresh dill you can use dried dill.
- If you like a thinner dip, add 1-2 more tablespoon of oil to the recipe.
- Instead of pickle juice you can use apple cider vinegar instead.
How to serve:
This thick and creamy dip can be served in so many ways. It's a fun alternative to ranch dip. I love topping it with a few more chopped pickles before serving to give it even more texture.
This vegan dip is a great option to serve for game day or on movie night and can be paired with potato chips, crackers, bread crisps, pita bread, or fresh vegetables such as carrot sticks, bell peppers, celery sticks, cucumber slices, or snow peas. It also makes the perfect dip for snack time and is a great option for a healthy late night snack.
This is also a great dip to use as a sandwich spread, wrap spread or burger spread because it has the most perfect smooth and creamy texture.
How to store:
Store any leftover dill pickle dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Note that it will firm up when it gets cold, so you may want to stir in a little extra oil before serving it again.
If you are bringing this dip to a party or gathering simply transfer it in a sealed container.
Frequently asked questions:
Surprisingly no. Some pickles are made with a brine solution containing sugar refined using bone char, which is not vegan. However, this is not a common practice and most brands of pickles are vegan, but just be sure to read labels carefully to be safe.
I have not tried doing this and would not recommend it.
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Recipe
Vegan Dill Pickle Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 3 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 2 tablespoon pickle juice (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoon coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your food processor or high speed blender.
- Blend well until the dip has the consistency you prefer.
Notes
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- If you can't have cashews I would use pine nuts or sunflower seeds instead.
- If you don't have fresh dill you can use dried dill instead.
- If you like a thinner dip, add 1-2 more tablespoon of oil to the recipe.
- Instead of pickle juice you can use apple cider vinegar instead.
- Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Note that it will firm up when it gets cold, so you may want to stir in a little extra oil before serving it again.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use.
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