Almond Free Vegan Cashew Ranch Dressing
Creamy, herby, and completely plant-based, this cashew ranch is the kind of dressing that makes you want to pour it on absolutely everything. Soaking raw cashews in boiling water before blending is the secret move here — it softens them just enough to blend into a silky, smooth base that genuinely rivals any bottled ranch you've ever tried. The combination of dried dill, parsley, chives, onion powder, and garlic powder hits every classic ranch note, while lemon juice and apple cider vinegar bring that signature tangy brightness. There's no dairy, no eggs, and crucially, no almonds or almond-derived ingredients anywhere in the mix — just whole cashews doing all the heavy lifting. You can dial the consistency up or down depending on whether you want a drizzleable dressing or a thick dip for veggies and wings. A short rest in the fridge before serving lets the flavors meld and the texture set, so it's worth the small wait. Keep a jar of this in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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