Macadamia 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 move here — it softens them just enough to whip into a silky, smooth base that rivals any bottled ranch you've ever tried. A bright hit of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar cuts through the richness, while dried dill, parsley, and chives deliver that classic ranch flavor without a drop of dairy. The optional Dijon mustard adds a subtle depth that takes the whole thing to another level. Because every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, you can make this without any of the guesswork that comes with store-bought dressings, which often contain unexpected nut blends or shared-facility warnings. Use it as a pourable salad dressing, a thick veggie dip, or a drizzle over grain bowls — just refrigerate it for at least 15 minutes first and watch the flavors come together beautifully.
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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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