Paleo Vegan Veggie Sticks with Ranch
Crisp, colorful veggie sticks paired with a creamy, herb-forward ranch dip — this is snack time done right, and it comes together with nothing but whole, clean ingredients. The dip is built on a base of soaked raw cashews blended smooth with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion, dill, and parsley, which gives you that classic tangy ranch flavor without any dairy or processed additives. Letting it chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes is the move — the flavors deepen and the texture firms up into something genuinely dippable and satisfying. Carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper bring the crunch, and cutting them into uniform sticks makes the whole spread look as good as it tastes. Store-bought ranch almost always contains canola oil, buttermilk, or stabilizers that don't fit a grain-free, whole-food approach, so making your own from scratch is really the only way to get this right. A scatter of fresh chives on top is optional but adds a little pop of color and flavor that makes it feel like something you'd actually serve to guests.
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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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