Nutmeg Free Vegan Cashew Ranch Dressing
Creamy, herby, and completely plant-based, this cashew ranch is the kind of dressing that makes you want to dunk everything in sight — from crisp romaine to roasted veggies to a pile of fresh-cut crudités. Soaking raw cashews in boiling water before blending is the secret move here: it softens them just enough to whip into a silky, pourable base that genuinely rivals any dairy version. Dried dill, chives, and parsley bring that classic ranch flavor you know and love, while lemon juice and apple cider vinegar add the bright, tangy lift that keeps it from feeling heavy. Store-bought ranch dressings are notorious for sneaking in unexpected spices and flavor blends, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the bottle. The optional Dijon mustard adds a subtle depth without overpowering the herbs — worth trying if you have it on hand. You can dial the consistency up or down depending on whether you want a drizzleable dressing or a thicker dip, just by adjusting the water a tablespoon at a time. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll be 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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