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Vegan Ranch Dressing

Sherri
This Vegan Ranch Dressing is lusciously creamy without any dairy or mayo and features fresh herbs for an irresistible flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dip, Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 10 -10 (approximately 2 tablespoons per serving)
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

  • High-Powered Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup raw cashews (use 1/2 cup raw, hulled sunflower seeds for a nut-free option)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy milk unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Add the cashews or sunflower seeds to a glass dish or Pyrex and cover with boiling water. Soak for 10-15 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Add the nuts or seeds, water, soy milk, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and white pepper to a high-powered blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl with a lid and stir in the fresh herbs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours so the flavors have time to meld together and the dressing thickens up.

Notes

If the dressing is too thick for your liking after refrigerating, feel free to add a splash of soy milk to thin it out.
I find that soy milk offers the best flavor in this recipe, but if you cannot consume soy, use an unsweetened almond milk with at least 4 grams of fat per cup instead.
To substitute dried herbs for the fresh herbs, use 2 teaspoons of each.
Nutrition information was calculated using cashews based on 10 servings per batch.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 179mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

Keyword cashew ranch dressing, dairy-free ranch dressing, vegan ranch dressing
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