The Frizzled Leek

  • Chef Services
  • Recipes
    • Whole30 Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Summer
  • Contact
  • About
  • Hire a Chef!
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Summer
    • Contact
    • About
    • Hire a Chef!
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    • Tuna Caesar salad in a large round white bowl with wooden serving spoons.
      Tuna Caesar Salad (High-Protein + Meal Prep Friendly)
    • A mason jar filled with a Caesar salad dressing without anchovies.
      Caesar Salad Dressing without Anchovies
    • A filet of blackened salmon on top of a salad of leaf lettuce, mango salsa, and sliced avocados.
      Healthy Mango Salmon Salad (Rubio's Copycat)
    • Hot cross buns inside of a bread basket for Easter Brunch.
      Hot Cross Buns with Candied Citrus and Lemon Glaze
    • Air fryer scones stacked on top of each other on a wooden cutting board, showing their golden brown tops.
      Easy Air Fryer Scones (No Oven Needed!)
    • A blackberry muffin resting on a paper muffin liner with a large bite taken out it.
      Banana Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins
    • Strawberry muffins, whole strawberries, and white chocolate chips inside a muffin pan.
      Strawberry White Chocolate Muffins (Bakery-Style)
    • Three blueberry and cottage cheese muffins stacked on top of each other.
      Blueberry and Cottage Cheese Muffins
    • Lemon curd muffins positioned in different angles inside of an old muffin tin.
      Lemon Curd Muffins
    • Kumquat jam inside of a glass jar with a spoon.
      Kumquat Jam
    • Chou Farci with one slice removed, revealing layers of tender cabbage, and filling on a rustic serving plate.
      Chou Farci (French Stuffed Cabbage)
    • Horseradish salmon filets on a oval platter with a parsnip puree.
      Horseradish Crusted Baked Salmon
    Frizzled Leek » Recipes » Whole30

    Published: Feb 26, 2021 •Modified: Apr 1, 2023 by Mike Cleavenger • This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission • Leave a Comment

    Everything But Bagel Dressing

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    ↓ Jump to Recipe

    This Everything But Bagel Dressing is vegan, paleo, and Whole 30 approved. Cashews, cucumber, and everything but bagel seasoning come together to create this delicious dressing. It's amazing to think this is dairy-free!

    this recipe

    I want to let you in on a secret that nobody knows about, it's called everything but bagel seasoning! Now that I have your attention, you will have to excuse my cheesy sense of humor. I guess you could say this seasoning is the new kale in a way.

    Before being popular, we just knew everything bagel as well as a BAGEL! Whether at favorite Trader Joe's, restaurant, or online this seasoning is trending. Are you wondering what the buzz is all about? Here enters everything but bagel dressing!

    This garlicky and creamy dressing tastes so good on just about everything! You could use this in place of ranch dressing for vegetable platters, or on any salad.

    Are your morning eggs boring? Drizzle some of this dressing on top, and take it to a new level. Oven-roasted potatoes go you down? How about elevating them with a dollop of this dressing on top.

    Jump to:
    • What you need to make this recipe
    • How to make everything but bagel dressing
    • Pro tips
    • Frequently asked questions
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    What you need to make this recipe

    • Cashews - Used to create a dairy-free dressing.
    • Cucumber - It's refreshing!
    • Lemon - Brightens the dressing and compliments the cucumber.
    • Nutritional yeast - Adds a savory nutty flavor.
    • Everything Bagel Seasoning - Adds a pleasant savory and salty flavor.

    How to make everything but bagel dressing

    1. Soak cashews in cold water for at least 4 hours.
    2. In a high-speed blender, add cashews, water, cucumber, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and salt. Blend on high for 1 minute.
    3. Transfer dressing to a container.
    4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of everything but bagel seasoning.

    Pro tips

    • Make sure to add bagel seasoning by hand and not in the blender. (You want to be able to see the texture of the seasoning in the dressing).
    • If you forgot to soak your cashews overnight? Cover the cashew with boiling water and let sit for an hour.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is everything but bagel seasoning?

    Poppy seeds, black sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaked sea salt. You can make your own or buy pre-blended at the store.

    What do I serve with it?

    We like to put it on eggs, avocado toast, roasted potatoes, and salads. Everything but bagel dressing is a great dip for my Smoked Salmon Charcuterie Board.

    Storage suggestions?

    We recommend that you store this dressing in a mason jar for no longer than 2 weeks.

    What can I substitute for cashews?

    Replace the cashews and water in this recipe for 1 can of full-fat coconut milk.

    📖 Recipe

    everything but bagel dressing with veggies

    Everything But Bagel Dressing

    Mike Cleavenger
    Everything but bagel dressing is rich and creamy!  This dressing is a great alternative to Ranch.  It's not only a great salad dressing but a stellar dipper too!  To make the dressing dairy-free, we make a cashew cream with cucumbers, water, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast.  Then fold in everything but bagel seasoning for flavor!
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Dressing
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 753 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup raw cashews
    • ½ cup water
    • ⅓ cup peeled and diced cucumber
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 tablespoons everything but bagel seasoning

    Instructions
     

    • Soak cashews in cold water for 4 hours.  (or in boiling water for 10 minutes)
    • Combine cashews, ½ cup water, cucumber, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and sea salt to a blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.
    • Stir in everything but bagel seasoning.  Refrigerate for up to one week.

    Notes

    • If you have a high-speed blender, 45 seconds is all it should take to get a creamy dressing.  If you have a blender that is not high-powered, blend until you reach the desired consistency. 
    • Make sure to fold in everything but bagel seasoning at the very end.  You want to have the texture and see all the bits of onion flakes and sesame seeds. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 753kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 1093mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 9mg
    DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?Leave a comment below and share a photo on instagram. Tag @thefrizzledleek and hashtag it #thefrizzledleek.

    More Whole30 Recipes

    • Overhead photo of a deconstructed burger in a bowl.
      Deconstructed Burger Bowls
    • Green Beans with toasted almonds in a pan.
      Green Beans Almondine (Whole30)
    • Dynamite shrimp featured image.
      Whole30 Dynamite Shrimp
    • Salmon cakes featured image.
      Whole30 Southwestern Salmon Cakes

    Comments

    No Comments

    5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Wearing a chef jacket standing with my arms crossed in front of floating shelves.

    Hi, I'm Mike!

    I'm a chef, husband, and father of two beautiful girls. The Frizzled Leek is a blog about getting families back in the kitchen. Here you won't just follow recipes, you will be developing your cooking skills too!

    More about me →

    Summer Favorites

    • A filet of blackened salmon on top of a salad of leaf lettuce, mango salsa, and sliced avocados.
      Healthy Mango Salmon Salad (Rubio's Copycat)
    • A chicken burger with lettuce, tomato, and chipotle sauce dripping down the edges.
      Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Burgers
    • Horseradish salmon filets on a oval platter with a parsnip puree.
      Horseradish Crusted Baked Salmon
    • Featured image of jerk chicken drumsticks on a cedar plank.
      Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Drumsticks (Jamaican Style)
    • Sous vide corn on the cob on a large round plate with butter and cilantro.
      Sous Vide Corn On The Cob Recipe
    • Tomato, peach, and burrata salad on a oval white platter with crusty french bread.
      Tomato Peach Burrata Salad

    Most Popular

    • bowl of crispy sweet potatoes
      Air Fryer Crispy Sweet Potato Cubes
    • Two swordfish steaks on a round plate garnished with parsley and lemon.
      Air Fryer Swordfish Steaks Recipe
    • Two breaded and crispy chicken breast served with a arugula salad.
      What to Serve with Chicken Schnitzel (19 Best Side Dishes)
    • Three slices of toast with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon garnished with fresh dill.
      Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs
    • oats with berries
      How to make oatmeal with eggs
    • salmon stew in large bowl with spoon
      Easy One-Pot Salmon Stew
    • Dinner rolls inside of a wire bread basket.
      Air Fryer Dinner Rolls From Scratch
    • Ribeye steak in cast iron skillet.
      Sous Vide Angus Ribeye Steak (Boneless Ribeye)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Info

    • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms Of Use
    • Website Disclaimer
    • Accessibility Statement

    Resources

    • Blogging Resources

    Lets connect!

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 The Frizzled Leek

    everything but bagel dressing
    everything but bagel dressing

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.