Vegan Ranch Dressing
Creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, this Vegan Ranch Dressing is a game-changer for plant-based eating! Made with soaked cashews for that signature velvety texture, this dairy-free dressing combines unsweetened almond milk, zesty apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice for a perfectly balanced base. Garlic and onion powder, along with dried parsley and dill, create the classic ranch flavor you love—without any artificial ingredients. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus soaking time), this versatile dressing is perfect as a salad topper, a dipping sauce for veggies, or even a spread for wraps. With no cooking required, it's as simple as blending your ingredients to creamy perfection. It's vegan, gluten-free, and packed with wholesome, real-food ingredients that make it a must-have recipe in your plant-based repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews (soaked)
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional)
Instructions
Start by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for 20 minutes or in room temperature water for 4 hours to soften. Once softened, drain and set aside.
In a high-powered blender, add the soaked and drained cashews, unsweetened almond milk, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This step may take a couple of minutes depending on your blender.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried dill, sea salt, and black pepper to the blender. Blend again until all the seasonings are incorporated and the dressing is smooth.
If the dressing is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or herbs to suit your preference.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a salad dressing, dip, or sauce. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.7 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1372 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1082 mg | 23% | |
*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.
