VEGAN RANCH DRESSING
Thick and flavorful, homemade vegan ranch dressing is perfect for crisp salads or served as a dip with veggies!
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews, pref. soaked (see notes)
- 1/2 cup water, + more as needed to thin
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped
- generous pinch of paprika
- plenty of mineral salt & fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
Add the cashews, water, onion & garlic powder, lemon and apple cider vinegar to a high speed blender, blend until creamy smooth. Add the dill, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper, and mix by hand.
For a thinner dressing, add 1 – 2 tablespoons of water at a time until desired consistency.
Use right away or let set in the refrigerator to chill.
Makes about 1 cup.
Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 6 days.
Notes
Soaking aids in the digestion of cashews. Soak cashews in 1 of 2 ways:
Quick soak cashews: To soak your cashews quickly, cover them with hot water and let set for 5 – 10 minutes. Drain cashews and use accordingly.
Regular soak for cashews: Cover with an inch of cool water, let soak for 2 – 3 hours. Cashews don’t need any longer than 3 hours, but will be ok if soaked longer.
In place of water when blending, substitute with unsweetened plant milk of choice.
If you’re allergic to nuts, replace the cashews with 1/2 to 3/4 cup vegan mayo, no need to use a blender, just stir well to combine.
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Find it online: https://simple-veganista.com/vegan-ranch-dressing/