Creamy Vegan Cashew Mayo

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This Vegan Cashew Mayo is thick, rich, and creamy. Spread it on a sandwich or use it as a dip. Made with whole foods, it is a healthy choice.

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This Creamy Vegan Cashew Mayo can be used anywhere you use regular mayo. It has the same tangy flavor and thick creamy texture that store-bought mayo has.

It's made with plant-based whole foods, so you can feel good about eating it. It's made in less than 30 minutes including soaking the cashews.

Use it in salad dressings, as a sandwich spread, or as a dipping sauce for French fries or onion rings. You could even add sriracha sauce to make Vegan Sriracha Mayo.

Add this vegan cashew mayonnaise recipe to a Tofu Salad Sandwich recipe or a Veggie Sandwich. A cashew recipe to try is my Stovetop Candied Cashews recipe.

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❤️ Why You'll Love It
🧾 Ingredients
📖 Variations / Additions
🔪 Instructions
💭 Tips
🥡 Storage
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❤️ Why You'll Love It

It is a simple and easy recipe with simple ingredients.
It is creamy and tangy.
It's made with whole foods.

🧾 Ingredients

Raw cashews: Only raw cashew nuts will work; roasted cashews won't work. You could also use raw macadamia nuts.
Olive oil: Adds a rich creamy mouthfeel and flavor.
Lemon juice: Adds a sour flavor.
Apple cider vinegar: Adds a sour vinegar flavor.
Mustard powder: Adds a spicy sharp flavor. You could also use Dijon mustard, but you'll need more than listed.
Garlic powder: Adds a concentrated garlic flavor. You could also use fresh garlic.
Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use dates or agave syrup.
Salt: Enhances flavors. I like to use sea salt.

To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

📖 Variations / Additions

Garlic or roasted garlic
Dijon mustard
Fresh herbs
Sriracha sauce
Chipotle in adobo for a smoky spicy mayo
Lime juice
Wasabi paste or powder
Nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor
Sriracha BBQ Sauce or BBQ Spice Mix

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🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Soak cashews in hot water for 15 minutes for a quick soak method or 4 hours at room temperature. Drain water.

Ingredients in a blender before and after blending.

Step 2: Place the soaked cashews along with the rest of the ingredients in a high speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Transfer to a mason jar.

💭 Tips

Soaking the raw cashews will help them break down and become smooth and creamy in the blender.
Taste as you. You may want more seasoning or sweetener than I've listed. I like a strong vinegar flavor and bite from the mustard powder, but you may not. I made this homemade vegan mayo recipe several times and each time I always ended up adding apple cider vinegar and dry mustard powder to the amount shown.
Using a high-speed blender will help create a thick, smooth creamy texture. You could also use a regular blender or food processor, you just may need to blend it a little longer.