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Dairy-Free French Onion Dip Delight: Creamy, flavor-packed dip with fresh chives, crackers & chips—ideal for summer snacking.

Quick Dairy-Free French Onion Dip

The Flexi Vegan
Creamy, savory, and party-ready, this dairy-free French onion dip comes together fast with vegan sour cream, caramelized onions, chives, and lemon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup vegan sour cream (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup caramelized onions, chopped (see note below)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1–2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1–2 teaspoons vegan mayo for extra richness

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, add vegan sour cream. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and a few cracks of black pepper.
  • Fold in the chopped caramelized onions and fresh chives until evenly distributed.
  • Add lemon juice to brighten and balance the sweetness, starting with 1 teaspoon and tasting as you go.
  • For extra body, whisk in vegan mayo if using. Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon.
  • Chill for 10–15 minutes if time allows. Garnish with more chives and a few caramelized onion bits on top.
  • Serve with potato chips, kettle chips, crackers, or crisp veggies.