Easy Vegan Ranch Dip Dressing
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh herb flavor, this Easy Vegan Ranch Dip Dressing is the ultimate dairy-free alternative to the classic ranch everyone loves. Made with soaked raw cashews, a splash of lemon juice, and a blend of dried herbs like dill, parsley, and chives, this versatile recipe creates a rich and silky dip or dressing in just 10 minutes of prep time. Perfect for dressing up your favorite salads, dunking crispy veggies, or pairing with chips, this plant-based ranch is easy to customize with pantry staples and can be adjusted to your preferred consistency. Gluten-free and made with wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-try for vegans and ranch-lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 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
- 1 teaspoon Dried chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened plant-based milk
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a heatproof bowl. Cover them with boiling water and let them soak for 10 minutes to soften. Alternatively, soak them in room temperature water for 4-6 hours if you have more time.
Drain the cashews and add them to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Add the water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the blender or food processor.
Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed. This should take about 1-2 minutes depending on your blender.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the dried dill, parsley, chives, black pepper, and plant-based milk. Adjust the consistency by adding more plant-based milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired thickness.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Serve immediately as a dip or drizzle over salads as a dressing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 911 mg | 19% | |
*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.
