MSG Free Vegan Cashew Ranch Dressing
Creamy, herby, and completely plant-based, this cashew ranch is the kind of dressing that makes you want to dip everything in sight. Soaked raw cashews blend into a silky, rich base that genuinely rivals the bottled stuff — without any of the additives or flavor enhancers that make store-bought versions off-limits for people avoiding added glutamates. Lemon juice and apple cider vinegar bring the tang, while dried dill, parsley, and chives deliver that classic ranch flavor you know and love. Garlic powder and onion powder round out the seasoning, and a touch of Dijon mustard (totally optional) adds a subtle depth that ties everything together. The whole thing comes together in a blender, and a short rest in the fridge lets the flavors bloom into something that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. Use it as a pourable salad dressing, a thick veggie dip, or a drizzle over grain bowls — it's endlessly versatile and keeps well in the fridge for easy weekday meals.
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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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