Vegan BBQ Ranch Dressing
Indulge your taste buds with this creamy, tangy, and smoky Vegan BBQ Ranch Dressing—perfect for salads, dipping, or drizzling over your favorite dishes! Made from wholesome raw cashews and infused with bold flavors like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of sweet maple syrup, this dairy-free alternative is irresistibly rich and satisfying. The addition of BBQ sauce and fresh chives gives it a smoky-sweet kick and herbaceous finish, making it a standout condiment for any plant-based meal. Ready in just 10 minutes (after soaking the cashews), this easy, no-cook recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will take your vegan sauces to the next level. Packed with flavor and completely dairy-free, it’s the ultimate blend of creamy and zesty goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.75 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly.
In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to the blender. Blend again until all the ingredients are well combined.
Pour the mixture into a large bowl.
Add the BBQ sauce to the cashew mixture and whisk until the sauce is evenly incorporated.
Stir in the freshly chopped chives.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the Vegan BBQ Ranch Dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled over salads, as a dip, or on your favorite vegan sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1388 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1023 mg | 22% | |
*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.
