I am a cheese and crackers kind of gal. Love love love ’em. Or rather, I did. When I ate cheese. Now that I don’t eat cheese anymore I find myself looking for new options – and it turns out, I get a lot more interesting variety!
Both of these spreads are delicious and perfect for spreading on some crackers or using as a dip for fresh veggies. The first one is a raw “Mock Salmon Paté” which I got from Living on Live Food by Alissa Cohen. That book seems to out of print but it’s got a bunch of good recipes in it if you ever run across a copy!
This “paté” doesn’t exactly taste like salmon or anything but it’s pretty and pink and has a nice creamy savory flavor. I recommend it for parties – omnivores will never guess it’s all raw and vegan and health-foody.
The second dip is an Onion and Dill blend that I just made up, and I think it’s pretty good too. If you want a creamy oniony spread this will do the trick nicely.
Both of these are super easy – just combine a few things in the food processor and blend away. Serve them with homemade crackers or crispy vegetables for a fun snack!
Onion Dill Spread (Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free)
Ingredients:
- 1/4 c. chopped onion or shallot
- 1 c. raw unsoaked cashews
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill (or 2 tsp dried)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp water
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
Mock Salmon Paté – from Living on Live Food (Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy free, Sugar Free)
Ingredients:
- 2 c. raw unsoaked walnuts
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 large bell pepper
- 1 large scallion
- 1/2-1 tsp sea salt
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
OMG! Just made the mock salmon with your flax crackers. We are in love!!!! We have been plant based for over a year & I can confidently say this is by far the best vegan dip I have EVER had! I can proudly take this to parties without ridicule from our friends!!! Thank you a million times 🙂
Hi,
Just wondering why you say un-soaked nuts? I’m new to this but keep hearing soaking nuts is better for you.
thank you
-Tara
Mmmmm… I love dips and these sound so so good!!
Both of these pates look great – and so simple too!