Cinnamon Free Vegan Cashew Ranch Dressing
Creamy, tangy, and packed with herby flavor, this cashew-based 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 to that silky, smooth texture — no dairy required, and no compromise on richness. Apple cider vinegar and lemon juice bring the classic ranch zing, while dried dill, parsley, and chives deliver that familiar garden-herb punch you'd expect from the real thing. A touch of Dijon mustard rounds out the depth without overpowering the other flavors. Many store-bought ranch dressings and spice blends sneak in unexpected warming spices, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the jar. You can dial the consistency up or down depending on whether you want a drizzleable salad dressing or a thick, scoopable dip for veggies and wraps. A quick rest in the fridge before serving lets everything meld together beautifully, and it keeps well for easy weekday use.
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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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