Fish Free Vegan Veggie Sticks with Ranch
Crisp, colorful, and genuinely satisfying, this snack platter is the kind of thing that disappears fast at a party or makes a weekday afternoon feel a little more special. The real star is the creamy cashew ranch — blended smooth with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion, dill, and parsley, it delivers that classic tangy herb flavor without a drop of dairy or anything from the sea. Soaking the cashews first is the key step that makes the dip luxuriously thick and silky rather than grainy, so don't skip it. Chilling the dip for at least 15 minutes lets the flavors bloom and the texture set, which makes a noticeable difference. The veggie lineup — carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper — brings a satisfying crunch and a pop of color to the board. Store-bought ranch dips can be a minefield of hidden ingredients, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every bite. Whether you're serving a crowd or just snacking solo, this is one of those recipes that feels indulgent while being completely wholesome.
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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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