Creamy Cucumber Dip
Makes about 2 cups
Time 4 hr 30 min
This simple and refreshing dip, featuring cashews for creaminess, is best enjoyed the day it's made. Serve with fresh vegetables or spread on toasted whole grain bread.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 English cucumber, peeled and shredded
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Method
Soak cashews with enough water to cover for at least 4 hours. Drain.
Place shredded cucumber in a strainer and set aside for at least 15 minutes to drain, then squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible.
You should have about 1 1/2 cups packed shredded cucumber.
Transfer cucumber to the bowl of a food processor.
Add drained cashews, lemon juice, dill and chives and purée until dip is smooth and creamy.
Garnish with pine nuts and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: about 1/4 cup, 170 calories (110 from fat), 12g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 12g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 6g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 English cucumber, peeled and shredded
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts