Dairy-Free BBQ Ranch Dressing
Creamy, tangy, smoky, and entirely plant-based, this Dairy-Free BBQ Ranch Dressing is a game-changer for salads, dipping, and drizzling. Made from a blend of raw cashews, unsweetened almond milk, and vegan BBQ sauce, this recipe delivers the signature ranch flavor you love with a bold BBQ twist—completely free of dairy. Infused with fragrant dried herbs, zesty Dijon mustard, and the subtle sweetness of maple syrup, every spoonful offers a balanced combination of flavors. Best of all, it takes just 10 minutes to prepare, and the blender does all the work! Whether you're enhancing a crisp green salad, pairing it with veggie sticks, or using it as a sauce for roasted veggies, this versatile dressing is sure to become a household favorite. Perfect for those seeking a vegan, gluten-free, and health-conscious option with no compromise on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons vegan BBQ sauce
Instructions
Start by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for at least 10 minutes to soften them. This will help create a smooth texture for the dressing.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then transfer them to a blender.
Add the unsweetened almond milk, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and maple syrup to the blender.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. If the dressing is too thick, you can add a little more almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Once smooth, add the vegan BBQ sauce to the blender and pulse a few times to combine. You want the BBQ flavor to be well integrated without completely over-blending.
Taste the dressing and adjust any seasonings to your preference.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Dairy-Free BBQ Ranch Dressing over salads, as a dip, or as a sauce for various dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.4 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 795 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 625 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
