Pistachio Free Vegan Vegetable Crudités with Cashew Ranch Dip
A colorful spread of crisp carrots, celery, cucumber spears, vibrant bell pepper strips, and fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets arranged around a creamy dip is genuinely hard to resist. The star of the show is a blended cashew ranch that soaks up lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic, and a trio of dried herbs to deliver that cool, tangy ranch flavor you crave — completely plant-based. Soaking the raw cashews in boiling water before blending is the key step that transforms them into a silky, smooth dip with no grainy texture whatsoever. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, you never have to second-guess a label or worry about hidden nuts you're trying to avoid sneaking into the mix. The platter comes together beautifully when you group each vegetable by type, making it as visually striking as it is satisfying to snack on. A scatter of fresh dill over the dip at the end adds a bright finishing touch that makes the whole thing look like it came from a catering spread. Whether you're setting it out for a party or just meal-prepping snacks for the week, this is the kind of recipe that disappears fast.
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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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