Dairy-Free Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Elevate your salads, wraps, and veggie platters with this bold and creamy Dairy-Free Chipotle Ranch Dressing! Packed with smoky, spicy notes from ground chipotle pepper and smoked paprika, this vegan-friendly recipe swaps traditional dairy for a luscious blend of cashews and unsweetened almond milk. Seasoned with classic ranch flavors like garlic, onion, dill, and parsley, this dressing delivers all the richness and tang you crave in under 10 minutes of prep time. Perfect for those who are dairy-free, this versatile dressing doubles as a zesty dip or spread, making it a must-have condiment for every occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground chipotle pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Begin by soaking the raw cashews. Place the cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Allow them to soak for 10 to 15 minutes until softened.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly.
In a high-speed blender, combine the drained cashews, almond milk, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, sea salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground chipotle pepper, and olive oil.
Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Depending on the strength of your blender, this could take 1 to 2 minutes.
If the dressing is too thick for your liking, add water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until you reach the desired consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more salt, lemon juice, or chipotle, depending on your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake or stir the dressing before serving. Enjoy it as a salad dressing, a dip for vegetables, or a condiment for wraps and sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.7 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1360 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 517 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 987 mg | 21% | |
*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.
