Nitrate & Nitrite Free Vegan Cashew Ranch Dressing
Creamy, herby, and tangy in all the right ways, this cashew-based ranch is the kind of dressing that makes you want to pour it on absolutely everything. Soaking raw cashews in boiling water and then blending them at high speed creates a silky, dairy-free base that genuinely rivals the bottled stuff — no compromise needed. The blend of dried dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, and onion powder hits every classic ranch note, while lemon juice and apple cider vinegar bring that signature bright, slightly tangy finish. Bottled dressings and condiments are a surprisingly common source of hidden preservatives, including nitrates and nitrites used to extend shelf life, so making your own from scratch is one of the easiest ways to stay in control of what you're eating. Every single ingredient here is whole and clean, so you can drizzle freely without second-guessing the label. A short rest in the fridge before serving lets the flavors meld and the dressing thicken into that perfect, coat-the-back-of-a-spoon consistency. Use it as a pourable salad dressing, a thick dip for veggies, or a sauce for grain bowls — it's endlessly versatile.
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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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