This vegan dill pickle dip is unique and flavorful and always the surprise hit of the party! Zippy and tangy, it tastes just like you imagine.
recipe originally published December 22, 2011
Dill Pickle Dip
What does it mean when we crave salt?
My craving was so big it drove me not only to buy a bag of Ruffles, I also conjured up this pickle perfection.
Since we were going to be out of the country from Thanksgiving to yesterday, and gone for most holiday festivities, we had a couple little happenings before we left.
I made this pickle dip for one of them, and after the initial strange looks from just about everyone, it was a big hit.
So simple, and just how I imagined the flavor would be. I made a double batch and used leftovers for sandwich and wrap spreads. It also traveled on vehicles of raw broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers and once, even a pickle.
The pickle may have been overkill. Just a little.
If you like pickles as much as I do, see our easy refrigerator pickle recipe, where we talk about all of our recipes that are pickle forward.
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Dill Pickle Dip
A unique and flavorful dip that is always the surprise hit of the party!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dairy free cream cheese (see notes for options)
- 4 ounces dairy free sour cream
- ½ cup dill pickles, chopped
- 3 tablespoons pickle juice
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream.
- Add pickles (reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish), juice and onion powder while continuing to process until creamy. Add salt to taste.
- Store in refrigerator until ready to eat; serve with chips and vegetables.
Notes
dairy, egg, soy, oil and gluten free, vegan recipe
In place of cream cheese
Use 1 ½ cups raw cashew pieces, soaked several hours / overnight and blended with the pickle juice.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
¼ cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 133Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 420mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 4g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Char @ www.charskitchen.ca says
Growing up, I despised pickles. It was only less than 3 years ago that I discovered I love them! This dip sounds peeerfect for ruffle chips!!
spabettie says
it WAS so good with the ruffles... I'm doing it all again for Christmas with the family! you've only liked pickles for three years!?!?? making this dip could catch you up on all you missed out on...
Kalinda says
I will use any excuse to eat pickles. But dill pickles only please, no sweet ones!
We tried out a new restaurant for my sister's birthday recently, and one of their signature dishes was dill pickle soup. Delicious.
spabettie says
we have a restaurant here with a famous dill pickle soup too!! (I actually had to look on your site to remember where you live, I was excited for a moment thinking it could be Portland!) 😀
and I'm right there with ya - no sweet pickles, only dill! just like vermouth. 😉
Nancy B. says
I saw your FB post just after I read an article on salt cravings. What timing! MedPageToday reports on a study that concluded that salt cravings are greater in children who were fed starchy foods younger than 6 months. I'm not sure what that means, but interesting:
http://tinyurl.com/7ok2x8b
The combination of cashews and dill pickles sounds so intriguing, I'll have to try it!
spabettie says
oh, very interesting! I wonder... I don't have salt cravings a lot, although I do think they are stronger than any sweet tooth I may have??
you'll have to let me know if you try this, Nancy - I hope you love it! 😀
Cadry says
This is such a great idea! I love pickles, and the thought of using cashews to make them into a creamy dip sounds like the perfect addition for upcoming holiday get togethers. Thanks!
spabettie says
you are welcome, I hope you love it! I'm making more for our family holiday snacks too, I can't wait!
Cadry says
I made the pickle dip for Christmas, but by Christmas Eve it was obliterated! My husband and I enjoyed it with potato chips and shared it with my non-vegan parents. It was loved all around, and my parents couldn't believe it had a cashew base. Great job and thanks for the tasty recipe!
spabettie says
I am SO happy you all loved it!! I made some for our family event yesterday too - it was requested by my mom and sister. Hope your Christmas was lovely!
Lisa Smith says
I LOVE pickles - this may be my new favorite recipe!
spabettie says
it is definitely one of mine! 🙂
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
So cool. I love pickles. Talk about the perfect spread for a sandwich!
spabettie says
it IS a perfect spread. I also topped a salad with it, little blobs of pickle deliciousness. 😀
happy holidays, Heather! XO
rebecca lustig says
talk about feeding into my pickle obsession..... haha i love it
spabettie says
I know. this dip made me happy.
Christin@purplebirdblog says
I have a dill pickle dip toooo!!!
http://www.purplebirdblog.com/2011/02/17/dill-pickle-dip/
Mine doesn't have any actual pickles in it, just dill and vinegar, and it's a sunflower seed base. I haven't made it in waaaay too long and this is an excellent reminder! Happy Thursday, pretty lady!
spabettie says
awesome, I remember that now!! I was just looking at the comment I left, and am laughing at my use of HORKING. talking about Basil eating fast.
hork Hork HORK.
XXO!
shannonmarie says
I love pickles, too. Eat them both when I'm pregnant and when I'm not (I'm not, btw). I'd actually try this 🙂
spabettie says
I eat pickles all the time too... is that really a thing when people are pregnant? pickles and ice cream, heh. I hope you do make this!
shannonmarie (rawdorable) says
From what I understand it is, but I've always eaten pickles. In fact, I was dared to eat pickles and ice cream as a teenager. To my surprise, I found that I liked putting tiny scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of dill pickle chips (never adding the pickles to the whole bowl, as the pickle juice going through it was just too much). It's been a while since I've had it. I'd use a vegan ice cream now.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Are you sure you're not pregnant?
kidding 🙂
Seriously love pickles! Yum! Making dip out of pickles? Now that's original!
spabettie says
haaa HAAA, no. 😉
I just LOVE pickles!