Paleo Vegan Cashew Ranch Dressing
Creamy, herby, and tangy in all the right ways, this cashew ranch is the kind of dressing that makes you want to dip everything in sight. Raw cashews are the secret weapon here — soaked and blended until completely smooth, they create a rich, velvety base that genuinely rivals any dairy-based ranch you've had. Lemon juice and apple cider vinegar bring the brightness, while dried dill, parsley, and chives deliver that classic ranch flavor without a single grain or legume in sight. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in canola oil, sugar, or other additives that don't fit a grain-free, whole-foods approach, so making your own is a real win. The whole process is straightforward — soak, blend, season, done — and you can dial in the consistency from thick dip to pourable dressing just by adjusting the water. It's equally at home drizzled over a big salad, used as a veggie dip, or spooned onto grilled chicken or roasted sweet potatoes. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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