Lactose Free Vegan Veggie Sticks with Ranch
Crisp, colorful veggie sticks paired with a creamy, herby ranch dip — this is the kind of snack that disappears fast at any gathering. The secret to the dip is soaked raw cashews blended smooth with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion, dill, and parsley, which creates a thick, tangy sauce that genuinely rivals the dairy-based original. Since the whole thing is built on whole-food plant ingredients, there's no butter, cream, or milk to worry about — making it a completely safe and satisfying choice for anyone avoiding lactose. A short chill in the fridge lets the flavors bloom and the dip firm up to that perfect, spoonable consistency. Carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper give you a satisfying crunch in every bite and a beautiful spread of color on the board. A scatter of fresh chives on top makes it look like something you'd order at a restaurant, not just throw together at home.
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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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