Vegan Green Goddess Ranch
Elevate your salad game with this creamy Vegan Green Goddess Ranch, a dairy-free twist on the classic ranch dressing featuring an irresistible burst of fresh herbs. Made with soaked cashews and almond milk, this plant-based delight blends parsley, chives, basil, and tarragon with tangy lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and nutritional yeast for a savory depth of flavor. Perfectly seasoned with garlic and onion powder, dried dill, and a touch of olive oil, this versatile dressing doubles as a zesty dip or sandwich spread. Ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for meal prep, this wholesome recipe delivers a vibrant, herbaceous taste while staying entirely vegan and gluten-free. Indulge in this easy, crowd-pleasing dressing that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh chives
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
Begin by soaking the raw cashews. Place them in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes, then drain and rinse well.
In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews with almond milk, fresh lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Blend until the mixture is fully smooth and creamy.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, fresh parsley, fresh chives, fresh basil, fresh tarragon, nutritional yeast, sea salt, black pepper, and olive oil to the blender.
Blend the ingredients on high until the mixture is well combined and the herbs are finely chopped, creating a smooth and creamy dressing. If necessary, stop and scrape down the sides to ensure everything is incorporated.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a dressing for salads, a sauce for sandwiches, or a dip for vegetables. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.3 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1291 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1298 mg | 28% | |
*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.
