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Creamy Vegan Avocado Dip With Fresh Herbs

Creamy, herbaceous and packed with fresh flavour, this vegan avocado dip is a lighter addition to any appetizer spread. Serve with crunchy vegetables for easy snacking.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tsp distilled white vinegar
  • ½ cup chopped white onion
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 small firm but ripe avocado pitted and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup mixed tender herbs
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • olive oil for drizzling
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta optional if you're not vegan
  • seasonal vegetables to serve

Instructions
 

  • In bowl, add cashews and enough water to cover; let stand overnight. Drain; add to blender with lemon juice, vinegar, onion, oil and garlic. Process until smooth; scrape down sides.
  • Add nutritional yeast, avocado and herbs; process until smooth. Stir in salt, adding more if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to a day to allow flavours to develop. When ready to serve, drizzle with a little more oil and garnish with feta (if using). Serve with an assortment of garden veggies.