Gut Friendly Vegan Vegetable Crudités with Cashew Ranch Dip
A colorful spread of crisp carrots, celery, cucumber spears, bell pepper strips, broccoli, and cauliflower florets arranged around a creamy cashew ranch dip is the kind of platter that disappears fast at any gathering. The dip is the real star here — raw cashews soaked and blended with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a classic herb blend of dill, chives, and parsley create a smooth, tangy sauce that genuinely rivals the bottled stuff. Soaking the cashews first is the key step that makes the texture luxuriously creamy rather than grainy, so don't skip it. Every ingredient on this platter pulls its weight for digestive wellness — fiber-rich vegetables, a fermented splash of apple cider vinegar, and a dip built from whole food ingredients with no dairy or processed additives to worry about. It's a smart choice when you want something that feels indulgent but won't leave you feeling heavy afterward. The rainbow of vegetables also means you're getting a wide variety of plant-based nutrients in a single, satisfying snack or starter. Finish with a scatter of fresh dill over the dip and it looks like something straight out of a food magazine.
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6 servings
For the cashew ranch dip
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp dried chives
- ¼ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the crudités
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 3 stalks celery, cut into sticks
- 1 medium english cucumber, cut into spears
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
- 6 oz broccoli florets
- 6 oz cauliflower florets
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain and rinse thoroughly.
- 2
Transfer the drained cashews to a blender along with the 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, dried chives, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Blend on high speed for 60–90 seconds until completely smooth and creamy, with no visible cashew pieces remaining. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Transfer the dip to a small bowl and refrigerate while you prepare the vegetables.
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