Low Sugar Vegan Cashew Ranch Dressing
Creamy, herby, and tangy in all the right ways, this cashew-based ranch scratches every itch that classic bottled dressing does — without a drop of added sugar hiding in the ingredient list. Store-bought ranch and even many "clean" alternatives sneak in sweeteners to balance the acidity, so making your own puts you fully in control. Soaked raw cashews blended at high speed create a genuinely silky base that rivals any dairy version, while lemon juice and apple cider vinegar bring that signature ranch tang naturally. Dried dill, parsley, and chives layer in the familiar flavor you're after, and a small garlic clove keeps things bright and savory. You can dial the consistency up or down — thick enough to use as a dip for veggies or wings, or thinned out to drizzle over a big salad or grain bowl. A short rest in the fridge lets the flavors meld and the texture settle into something that tastes like it came from a much fancier bottle.
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8 servings
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ½ cup water, plus more to thin
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp dried chives
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain and rinse well.
- 2
Transfer the drained cashews to a high-speed blender. Add the ½ cup water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic clove, onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard, if using.
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