Paraben Free 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 on absolutely everything. Soaked raw cashews blended with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a classic lineup of dill, parsley, and chives create a texture that's genuinely luxurious — no dairy, no mystery additives, no preservatives hiding in the bottle. That last point matters more than people realize, because store-bought dressings and condiments are common sources of parabens and synthetic preservatives that can be tricky to avoid. Making it from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients puts you fully in control of what goes into the jar. The optional Dijon mustard adds a subtle tang that rounds out the flavor beautifully, but the dressing holds its own without it. You can dial the consistency anywhere from a thick veggie dip to a pourable salad dressing just by adjusting the water, which makes it endlessly versatile. A quick rest in the fridge lets the flavors bloom and the texture set — and honestly, it tastes even better the next day.
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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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