Vegan Ranch Dressing

Vegan Ranch Dressing

Creamy cashew-based dressing with tangy herbs, no dairy required.

Total 2 hr Makes 16 oz Calories 110/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Tree nuts

This plant-based ranch gets its richness from soaked cashews blended with lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, then studded with dill, chives, and garlic. It works as a dip for crudités or drizzled over salads and roasted vegetables, and keeps well in the fridge for easy weeknight use.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water 1 hour and drained
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Method

  1. Place the cashews in a bowl, cover with hot water, and soak for 1 hour until softened; drain well.

  2. Combine the drained cashews, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion powder, dried dill, salt, parsley, and black pepper in a blender.

  3. Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until completely smooth and creamy.

  4. Pour the dressing into a bowl or jar and stir in the chopped chives.

  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to thicken and let the flavors meld before serving.

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    Vegan Ranch Dressing

    This plant-based ranch gets its richness from soaked cashews blended with lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, then studded with dill, chives, and garlic. It works as a dip for crudités or drizzled over salads and roasted vegetables, and keeps well in the fridge for easy weeknight use.

    2 hr 16 oz 110 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water 1 hour and drained
    • 3/4 cup water
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried dill
    • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

    Method

    1. 1

      Place the cashews in a bowl, cover with hot water, and soak for 1 hour until softened; drain well.

    2. 2

      Combine the drained cashews, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion powder, dried dill, salt, parsley, and black pepper in a blender.

    3. 3

      Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until completely smooth and creamy.

    4. 4

      Pour the dressing into a bowl or jar and stir in the chopped chives.

    5. 5

      Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to thicken and let the flavors meld before serving.