Low Sodium Queso Cheese Dip Recipe (No Salt Added)
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Jump to Recipe Watch VideoThis low sodium queso cheese dip recipe is a tasty appetizer or snack, a great salt-free dip! This healthy salt-free queso is made with cashews, garlic, jalapeño, lime, and cilantro for a great flavor without salt.
This flavorful dip is made in a blender, and will ready for your tortilla chips in no time. Creamy, delicious, and loaded with flavor.
This low sodium queso cheese dip has surprising ingredients – and none of them are real cheese! Processed cheeses (especially process American cheese, or cheese loafs) can be very high in sodium content, making traditional queso dip off limits for those watching their sodium intakes. Not anymore!
This low sodium queso uses a few ‘tricks’ to make a creamy & irresistible dip that has the flavor of queso, without any actual cheese. Blend together cashews, garlic, chilis, and spices for a fantastic salt free dip that tastes close to the original with very little sodium!
This Low Sodium Queso Dip Recipe Is
- Spicy
- Savory
- Smoky
- Loaded with Flavor
- Bright
- A Great Salt Free Appetizer, Dip, or Sauce!
A Fantastic Low Sodium Dip & Snack Recipe!
If you’re looking for a quick bite or a snack that doesn’t have salt, this low sodium queso is the perfect choice. Make this recipe with no-salt-added ingredients which are easy to find in stores for a healthy dip that skips the salt.
The best part about this queso dip is that it requires no cooking and is ready in about 15-20 minutes. Perfect for a quick snack attack! You can see all our low sodium snack recipes here which are naturally salt-free!
What’s In This No Salt Queso Recipe?
See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!
- Cashews: I love raw unsalted cashews as the base in this recipe – there’s no need to get roasted cashews, since everything will be blended together!
- Milk or Cream
- Lime Juice
- Cumin – for a delicious savory spice that bring classic taco seasoning flavor.
- Jalapenos: fresh jalapenos are preferred for this dip
- Chili Powder: for a really nice flavor in this dip – the chili powder isn’t spicy but will give you a rich and bright flavor.
- Smoked Paprika: give an additional depth of flavor to this dish.
- Fresh Cilantro, optional to top
How To Make This Recipe
- Place the cashews in a heat proof dish, and pour in the boiling water. Soak the cashews for 15 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Drain and add cashews to blender along with the rest of the ingredients. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until the cashews have completely broken down and the queso has become thick and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary: adding more jalapeños, smoked paprika, lime juice if needed.
- Serve as a dip for tortilla chips, on tacos or burritos, or use as a spicy veggie dip, enjoy!
More Healthy Low Sodium Snacks You’ll Love!
- Low Sodium Caprese Salad Bites Recipe (No Salt!)
- Low Sodium Salsa Recipe (No Salt Added!)
- No Salt Added Deviled Eggs Recipe
- Low Sodium Bean Salad Recipe (No Salt Added)
- Low Sodium Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
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Low Sodium Queso Dip
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews raw and unsalted
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 jalapeno chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 lime juiced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika plus extra for garnish
- Fresh Cilantro optional to top
Instructions
- Place the cashews in a heat proof dish, and pour in the boiling water. Soak the cashews for 15 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Drain and add cashews to blender along with the rest of the ingredients. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until the cashews have completely broken down and the queso has become thick and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary: adding more jalapeños, smoked paprika, lime juice if needed.
- Serve as a dip for tortilla chips, on tacos or burritos, or use as a spicy veggie dip, enjoy!
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Nutrition
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.
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I can’t wait to try this! Would you happen to know what the yield was on the recipe? I’m wondering what a serving size would be. Thank you so much. I just discovered your site and love it.
Hi Lorraine,
This recipe makes about 2 cups of queso, so for 6 servings, it would be 1/3 of cup per serving. I just had this last night with chips, and it was delicious!
Please let me know how yours turns out 🙂
– Kelly