Gut Friendly Vegan Cashew Ranch Dressing
Creamy, herby, and surprisingly rich, this blended cashew dressing delivers everything you love about classic ranch without a drop of dairy or any of the gut-irritating additives hiding in bottled versions. Raw cashews are the secret weapon here — soaked until soft, then blitzed into a silky base that's genuinely smooth and satisfying. Apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring a bright tang that supports digestive balance, while dried dill, parsley, and chives layer in that unmistakable ranch flavor you crave. The garlic and onion powder keep things flavorful without overwhelming a sensitive system, and the whole thing comes together in a blender with no cooking required. You can dial the consistency up or down depending on whether you want a drizzleable dressing or a thicker dip for veggies and wraps. A short rest in the fridge before serving lets the flavors bloom and the texture settle into something truly craveable. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it on 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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