Oats Free Vegan Vegetable Crudités with Cashew Ranch Dip
A rainbow platter of crisp carrots, celery, cucumber spears, vibrant bell peppers, and fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets is already a crowd-pleaser — but the real star here is the silky cashew ranch dip that ties everything together. Raw cashews are soaked and blended with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a classic combination of dill, chives, and garlic until the result is impossibly creamy and tangy, with zero dairy required. Because every single ingredient is naturally free of grains and oats, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, whole-food cooking. The dip comes together in a blender, the vegetables just need a quick chop, and the whole thing is as easy to assemble as it is impressive to set on a table. It works beautifully as a party appetizer, an afternoon snack, or a light starter before dinner. A garnish of fresh dill on top makes it look like something from a catering spread, even though you pulled it off in your own kitchen.
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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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