Hazelnut 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 to that silky, smooth texture — no dairy, no compromise. The combination of dried dill, parsley, chives, onion powder, and garlic powder hits every classic ranch note, while lemon juice and apple cider vinegar add just the right amount of tang to keep it bright and balanced. A touch of Dijon mustard rounds out the depth if you want an extra layer of flavor. Because this is made entirely from scratch with whole, simple ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's in it — no store-bought dressings with murky ingredient lists or shared-facility warnings to navigate. Blend it thick for a dip, thin it out for a drizzle, and let it chill for at least 15 minutes so the flavors really come together. It keeps beautifully in the fridge and honestly gets even better the next day.
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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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