Legume Free Vegan Cashew Ranch Dressing
Creamy, herby, and completely plant-based, this cashew ranch delivers everything you love about the classic dressing without a single drop of dairy or any legume-based ingredients. Most store-bought vegan ranch options lean on ingredients like pea protein or soy, which can be a real headache if you're navigating legume sensitivities — this one sidesteps all of that entirely. Raw cashews are the magic here: soaked briefly in boiling water and then blended until silky smooth, they create a rich, pourable base that genuinely rivals buttermilk dressing in texture and body. The combination of dried dill, chives, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder hits every note you expect from a good ranch, while lemon juice and apple cider vinegar add just enough brightness to keep it from feeling heavy. You can dial the consistency up or down depending on whether you want a drizzleable salad dressing or a thicker dip for veggies and wings. A short rest in the fridge lets the flavors bloom and the dressing tighten up slightly, so it's worth the wait. Once you have a jar of this in your 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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