4 Super Simple Raw Vegan Dips To Punch Up Your Next Potluck!
~ excerpt from “Divalicious: Simple. Sexy. Raw.”
Nothing makes snacks and potlucks better than dips, sauces and spreads! We hope these tasty flavor combinations will be options for the life of your dinner party, something special you put together for yourself as a treat from time to time, or as a more substantial meal.
Peach Mango Salsa
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
• 2 mangos, peeled and diced
• 2 peaches, peeled and diced
• 1 green onion, finely diced
• juice of 1 lime
• add one clove garlic and celtic sea salt (optional)
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Chill for flavors to combine.
3. Serve.
Amy’s Guacamole
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 ripe roma tomato
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced coriander (cilantro)
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced onion
• juice of 1⁄2 lime
• sprinkle cumin (optional)
Directions:
1. Peel and pit the avocados – place the flesh into a sealable container (keep the pits aside).
2. Dice the tomato and add to avocados.
3. Add coriander, lime juice and cumin.
4. Use a potato masher OR your hands (adding some love) to mix the ingredients and mash the avocado.
Note: Don’t make it too smooth. The chunks of avocado are delicious! Put the avocado pits on top of the mixture, seal the container and place in the fridge for several hours so the flavor can combine. Delicious eaten with romaine lettuce and sprouts or on celery sticks.
Cashew Dip
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
• 1 1⁄2 cups raw cashews
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dill weed
• 1 basil leaf, or more
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions:
1. Blend.
2. Serve with veggies like celery, carrot, peppers and cucumber.
Avocado Mayonnaise
Servings: 6-10
Ingredients:
• 1 tomato
• 1⁄2 lemon, juice of
• 1 handful fresh basil leaves
• 1 avocado
• 1-2 tablespoons kelp powder OR sea salt, to taste
Directions:
1. Blend tomato with lemon juice and basil leaves.
2. Add avocado and blend until smooth.
3. Add kelp powder OR sea salt to taste.
Note: Mayonnaise should be fairly thick and can be used in lettuce wraps, with veggie sticks or as a salad dressing.
Enjoy and share!!! XO
p.s. In case your guests have any pets, you might want to check out this cute little site and resources on how to make your own vegan dog food! You’ll be the hit of the potluck with the cutest guests in the room!!
Love,
Tera