Carrageenan Free Vegan Veggie Sticks with Ranch
Crisp, colorful veggie sticks paired with a creamy, herb-forward ranch dip — this is the kind of snack that disappears fast at any gathering. The ranch is built entirely from blended soaked cashews, which creates a luxuriously smooth, dairy-free dip without relying on store-bought alternatives that often sneak in thickeners and stabilizers you'd rather avoid. That matters because many packaged dressings and dips use seaweed-derived additives to achieve their creamy texture, and this recipe sidesteps all of that with nothing but whole ingredients and a good blender. Garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and parsley give the dip that classic ranch flavor you know and love, while a hit of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar keep it bright and tangy. A quick chill in the fridge lets everything come together and thickens the dip to the perfect consistency for dunking. Carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper bring satisfying crunch and a rainbow of color to the plate, making this as visually appealing as it is delicious. It works beautifully as a party platter, an afternoon snack, or a light appetizer when you want something fresh and fuss-free.
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4 servings
For the ranch dip
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes, then drained
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the veggie sticks
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 3 stalks celery, cut into sticks
- 1 medium cucumber, cut into sticks
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Soak the cashews in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and discard the soaking water.
- 2
Add the drained cashews, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. The dip should be thick enough to coat a spoon but still pourable — add water 1 tsp at a time if it is too thick.
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