Dairy-Free Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this zesty, Dairy-Free Jalapeno Ranch Dressing! Made creamy with soaked cashews and brightened by fresh lemon juice, this plant-based spin on classic ranch delivers bold flavor without the dairy. A medium jalapeno brings just the right amount of heat, while dried herbs like dill, parsley, and chives provide the signature ranch taste you love. This easy-to-make dressing comes together in just minutes and is perfect for drizzling over greens, dipping veggies, or even as a sauce for wraps. Vegan, gluten-free, and versatile, it’s the spicy and tangy upgrade your meals have been waiting for!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 medium Jalapeno
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 2 hours, or until they are soft. For a quicker method, you can soak them in boiling water for 30 minutes.
Drain the cashews and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
In a blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews, water, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Seed the jalapeno. For less heat, remove the seeds and ribs before adding it to the blender. For more heat, leave some seeds in.
Pour in the unsweetened almond milk.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a few times.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice, salt, or herbs to suit your taste.
Transfer the dressing to a jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Optionally, sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top when serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.0 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1278 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 969 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.
