Mediterranean Diet Friendly 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 over everything in sight. Soaked raw cashews blended with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a classic lineup of dill, parsley, and chives create a silky base that rivals any bottled version — without a drop of dairy or processed oil. That focus on whole nuts, fresh acid, and simple aromatics is exactly what makes it a natural fit for a Mediterranean-style approach to eating, where wholesome ingredients do the heavy lifting. The optional Dijon mustard adds a subtle sharpness that ties all the flavors together beautifully. You can dial the consistency up or down depending on whether you want a drizzleable dressing for salads or a thicker dip for crudités and flatbreads. A quick rest in the fridge lets the herbs bloom and the flavors meld, so it genuinely tastes better after a short chill. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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