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Creamy Vegan Cashew Mayo Recipe (Dairy-Free & Oil-Free)

This vegan cashew mayo recipe is the ultimate healthy mayo alternative—dairy-free, oil-free, and made with simple ingredients. Smooth, tangy, and versatile, this homemade vegan mayonnaise is ready in just minutes and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a salad dressing base.

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Cashew Mayo Recipe

  • 🌱 100% plant-based & dairy-free

  • 🥗 Oil-free, made from whole cashews

  • ⏱ Quick & easy (ready in under 10 minutes after soaking)

  • 🍋 Creamy, tangy, and customizable

  • 🍔 Great for sandwiches, burgers, dips, and salads

This healthy vegan mayo is a pantry staple that makes everyday meals more flavorful.

Ingredients for Homemade Vegan Mayo

  • 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes)

  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼–½ cup water (adjust as needed)

How to Make Cashew Mayo (Step-by-Step)

  1. Soak Cashews – Place raw cashews in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.

  2. Blend Until Smooth – Add cashews, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ¼ cup water to a blender. Blend until creamy.

  3. Adjust Consistency – Add extra water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired thickness is reached.

  4. Taste & Adjust – Add more lemon juice or salt to balance flavor.

Storage Tips for Dairy-Free Mayo

  • Keep in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.

  • Stir before use if separation occurs.

Delicious Ways to Use Healthy Cashew Mayo

  • Spread on veggie burgers, wraps, and sandwiches

  • Mix into salads and grain bowls

  • Use as a base for vegan dips and dressings

  • Serve with fries, roasted veggies, or falafel

This creamy cashew mayo spread is so versatile, you’ll find yourself putting it on everything!


 

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