Whole30 Homemade Ranch Dipping Sauce
Dive into the creamy, herbaceous flavors of this Whole30 Homemade Ranch Dipping Sauce, a dairy-free, paleo-friendly alternative that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Made with a base of soaked cashews, fresh lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, this sauce combines a rich and velvety texture with bold hints of dried dill, parsley, and chives. Perfectly seasoned with garlic and onion powders, it delivers all the classic ranch flavors you crave without the unhealthy additives. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus soaking time) and designed to pair beautifully with fresh veggies, grilled meats, or salads, this recipe is a healthy game-changer for clean eating. Whether you’re following Whole30, paleo, or vegan diets, this homemade ranch will become your go-to dipping sauce and dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cashew nuts
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the cashew nuts in a bowl and cover them with warm water. Let them soak for at least 2 hours to soften. For quicker soaking, use very hot water and let them sit for about 30 minutes.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly.
In a high-speed blender, combine the drained cashews, 0.5 cup of fresh water, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar.
Blend the mixture on high until it becomes smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender a couple of times.
Add the dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend again on high speed until the herbs are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Taste the ranch sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the ranch dipping sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to thicken and to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled as a dipping sauce for veggies or as a dressing for salads. Shake or stir before serving as separation may occur.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.9 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2066 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 875 mg | 19% | |
*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.
