Vegan Ranch Dressing Extra Creamy
Get ready to elevate your plant-based meals with this velvety smooth Vegan Ranch Dressing that's irresistibly creamy and packed with flavor! Made with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant dried dill, this dairy-free delight delivers the perfect balance of tangy, herby goodness. The added fresh parsley gives it a burst of color and freshness, while the blender does all the work to achieve its extra-creamy texture. Ideal as a dip for veggies, a luscious salad topping, or even a spread for sandwiches, this versatile dressing is prepped in just 10 minutes and can be customized to your desired thickness. Plus, it's entirely dairy-free, gluten-free, and rich in natural plant-based nutrients. Whip up a batch today, and enjoy this healthier, crave-worthy condiment all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 cup Unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., almond, oat, or soy)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Soak for 10-15 minutes to soften, then drain and rinse thoroughly.
Add the soaked cashews, unsweetened plant-based milk, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to a blender.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. This step may take 1-2 minutes depending on your blender.
If the dressing is too thick for your liking, add the water one tablespoon at a time, blending in between, until your desired consistency is achieved.
Transfer the dressing to a mixing bowl and stir in the fresh chopped parsley to incorporate some texture and freshness.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Pour the vegan ranch dressing into a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Enjoy your extra creamy vegan ranch dressing as a dip, salad dressing, or sandwich spread. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.0 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1353 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1032 mg | 22% | |
*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.
