Super Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing
Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful, this Super Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing is the ultimate dairy-free alternative to the classic condiment. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like soaked cashews, unsweetened almond milk, and a blend of dried herbs, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes with no cooking required. The addition of apple cider vinegar and lemon juice delivers a zesty kick, while garlic and onion powders infuse it with bold, savory notes. Perfect as a dip for fresh veggies, a topping for salads, or a spread for sandwiches, this healthy vegan ranch is as versatile as it is delicious. Plus, it's naturally gluten-free, oil-free, and packed with plant-based goodness, making it a guilt-free staple you'll want to keep on hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a heat-safe bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let them soak for 5 minutes to soften.
Drain the cashews and add them to a blender or food processor.
Add the unsweetened almond milk, water, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice to the blender with the cashews.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This may take 1-2 minutes depending on your blender.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, salt, and ground black pepper to the blender.
Blend again briefly to incorporate all the seasonings evenly.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice for acidity if desired.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Stir before serving and enjoy as a dip for veggies, a salad dressing, or a topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.9 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1226 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*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.
