Vegan Chipotle Ranch
Elevate your plant-based meals with this creamy, smoky Vegan Chipotle Ranch dressing that’s bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Made from soaked raw cashews, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup, this dairy-free twist on a classic ranch is infused with the rich, smoky heat of chipotle pepper in adobo sauce and fragrant dried herbs like dill, parsley, and chives. Perfectly blended to a smooth, velvety texture, it’s a versatile condiment for salads, veggie platters, sandwiches, or even as a delicious dipping sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus soaking time), this easy recipe is not only vegan but also gluten-free and packed with flavor, making it a must-have addition to your kitchen staples.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 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
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 pepper Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for at least 2 hours or overnight. This will soften the cashews, making them easier to blend.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews under fresh water.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the drained cashews, 1 cup of fresh water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, black pepper, chipotle pepper, and maple syrup.
Blend the mixture on high until it is completely smooth and creamy. This may take a few minutes. If the dressing is too thick, add more water one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings if needed. You can add more lemon juice for tanginess, more chipotle for heat, or more maple syrup for sweetness.
Transfer the Vegan Chipotle Ranch to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week and enjoy it on salads, as a dip, or as a spread on sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 136 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 3% | |
*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.
