Chicken Free Vegan Cashew Ranch Dressing
Creamy, herby, and completely plant-based, this cashew ranch delivers everything you love about the classic dressing without a drop of dairy or any animal-derived ingredients. Soaking raw cashews in boiling water is the secret move here — it softens them just enough so your blender can whip them into a silky, luscious base that genuinely rivals buttermilk ranch. Dried dill, chives, parsley, onion powder, and garlic powder do the heavy lifting on flavor, while lemon juice and apple cider vinegar add that tangy brightness that makes ranch so addictive. A touch of Dijon mustard is optional but highly recommended if you want a little extra depth. You can dial the consistency up or down depending on whether you're drizzling it over a salad or using it as a thick dip for veggies — just add water a tablespoon at a time until it's exactly right. Store-bought vegan ranch often has a watery texture or an odd aftertaste, so making your own means you're fully in control of what goes in. A quick rest in the fridge lets the flavors meld beautifully, and the result is a jar of ranch you'll want to put on absolutely everything.
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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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