Lactose Free Vegan Vegetable Crudités with Cashew Ranch Dip
A platter of crisp, colorful vegetables is always a crowd-pleaser, but the real star here is the creamy cashew ranch dip that makes every bite worth dunking. Raw cashews are soaked, then blended with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a classic ranch-style blend of dill, chives, garlic, and onion powder until the result is impossibly smooth and rich — no dairy required. That means anyone avoiding lactose can dig in without a second thought, and honestly, even those with no dietary restrictions at all will be reaching for more. The vegetable lineup is vibrant and satisfying: sweet carrot sticks, crunchy celery, cool cucumber spears, bright bell pepper strips in two colors, and tender-crisp broccoli and cauliflower florets. Arranging everything by type on a large platter makes it look like something from a catering spread, but the prep is genuinely straightforward. A garnish of fresh dill on top of the dip ties the whole thing together and signals to guests that something a little special is waiting for them. This is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at a party and quietly converts skeptics into believers.
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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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