Shellfish 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 creamy cashew ranch dip that ties it all together. Raw cashews are soaked in boiling water, then blended with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a classic herb blend of dill, chives, and parsley until the result is impossibly smooth and tangy. It genuinely tastes like the ranch dressing you grew up loving, with zero dairy and absolutely nothing from the sea to worry about. The whole spread is naturally free from any shellfish or seafood ingredients, so it's a safe and stress-free option for mixed gatherings where dietary needs vary. Arranging the vegetables by color on a large platter makes this as visually impressive as it is delicious, which means it doubles as a stunning appetizer or party centerpiece. A sprinkle of fresh dill on top of the dip is a small touch that makes the whole thing look like it came from a catering spread.
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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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