Pescatarian Vegan Veggie Sticks with Ranch
Crisp, colorful, and genuinely satisfying, this snack plate is the kind of thing you can throw together for a crowd and watch disappear in minutes. The real star is the cashew-based ranch dip — blended smooth with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion, and dried dill, it delivers that cool, tangy, herby flavor you want from a classic ranch without a drop of dairy or eggs. Soaking the cashews first is the key step that makes the texture luxuriously creamy rather than grainy, so don't skip it. After a quick chill in the fridge, the dip thickens up beautifully and the flavors come together in a way that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The veggie lineup — carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper — gives you a satisfying mix of crunch, sweetness, and freshness in every bite. A scatter of fresh chives on top makes it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. Whether you're prepping a snack board for game day or just want something wholesome to graze on, this one is hard to beat.
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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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