Vegan Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
Creamy, zesty, and completely dairy-free, this Vegan Jalapeño Ranch Dressing is a game-changer for salads, vegetable platters, and just about anything that calls for a flavor-packed dip. Made with a base of blended raw cashews, this plant-based dressing is luxuriously smooth and comes alive with the vibrant heat of fresh jalapeño, the tang of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, and a medley of herbs like dill, parsley, and chives. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle, cheesy depth, while classic seasonings like garlic and onion powder round out the familiar ranch flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, as it stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week. Whether you're drizzling it over greens, dipping spicy cauliflower wings, or spreading it in wraps, this vegan jalapeño ranch is sure to be your new go-to condiment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.75 cup Water
- 1 medium Fresh jalapeno, seeds removed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 10-15 minutes to soften.
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender along with 0.75 cup of fresh water, chopped jalapeno, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and nutritional yeast.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend again until all ingredients are well combined and the dressing is smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to preference.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir before serving. The dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.9 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1002 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1245 mg | 26% | |
*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.
