Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Transform your salads, grain bowls, and snacks with this creamy and flavorful Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Made from soaked raw cashews and infused with smoky chipotle powder, tangy lemon juice, and a medley of spices like garlic, onion, and dill, this dairy-free dressing delivers a rich, zesty kick that’s as versatile as it is delicious. The addition of nutritional yeast enhances the savory depth, while fresh parsley adds a touch of brightness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy, gluten-free recipe is perfect as a dip, topping, or marinade. It's a must-try for anyone seeking bold flavor in a vegan-friendly package!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.75 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Chipotle powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 10 minutes to soften.
After soaking, drain and rinse the cashews thoroughly, then transfer them to a blender.
Add the water, unsweetened almond milk, fresh lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar to the blender with the cashews.
Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.
Add the Dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend again until all ingredients are well combined and the dressing is smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley until evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
Pour the dressing into a jar or an airtight container and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Enjoy this versatile vegan chipotle ranch dressing over salads, as a dip, or drizzled over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.5 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1414 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1350 mg | 29% | |
*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.
