Vegan Spicy Ranch Dressing
Elevate your meals with this creamy and flavorful Vegan Spicy Ranch Dressing, a homemade twist on the classic ranch with an irresistibly bold kick! This easy recipe combines soaked cashews and unsweetened plant-based milk for a luscious, dairy-free base, while zesty apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice add a tangy brightness. Infused with garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and a fiery blend of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce, this vegan dressing is perfect for spice lovers. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s blended to smooth perfection and chilled to let the bold flavors truly shine. Use this versatile spicy ranch as a dip for veggies, a salad dressing, or drizzle it over tacos and grain bowls for a deliciously creamy finish. With simple ingredients and no cooking required, this vegan dressing is a must-try addition to your plant-based recipe repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews (soaked overnight or in hot water for 15 minutes)
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened plant-based milk (such as almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (check ingredients to ensure it's vegan)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Add the soaked and drained cashews to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Pour in the unsweetened plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, lemon juice, or cayenne pepper for your preferred flavor and heat level.
If the dressing is too thick, gradually add more plant-based milk (1 tablespoon at a time) until the desired consistency is achieved.
Transfer the spicy ranch dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired before serving. Serve as a dip, salad dressing, or drizzle over your favorite vegan dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.7 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1391 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1178 mg | 25% | |
*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.
