Pecan 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. Soaking raw cashews in boiling water before blending is the secret move here — it breaks them down into a silky, luscious base that genuinely rivals any dairy version you've had. Apple cider vinegar and lemon juice bring that classic tangy ranch bite, while dried dill, parsley, and chives nail the flavor profile you know and love. The optional Dijon mustard adds a subtle depth that takes the whole thing up a notch without overpowering the herbs. Store-bought ranch dressings often contain a long list of additives and can be processed on shared equipment with tree nuts, so blending your own at home puts you fully in control of every ingredient. You can dial the consistency up or down depending on whether you want a drizzleable dressing for salads or a thicker dip for veggies and wings. A quick rest in the fridge before serving lets the flavors meld beautifully, and it only gets 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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