Seed Oil 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 looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. The ranch is built on a base of soaked raw cashews blended smooth with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion, dill, and parsley, giving you that classic tangy, herby flavor without a drop of dairy or industrial oil. Most store-bought dips and dressings sneak in canola, soybean, or sunflower oil, so making your own is really the only way to know exactly what you're eating. The cashew base gets genuinely thick and creamy after a quick chill in the fridge, making it perfect for scooping up carrots, celery, cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper. Everything is naturally plant-based, and the ingredient list stays clean and recognizable from start to finish. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well for a casual afternoon snack as it does on a party spread, and the optional chives on top make it look like you really put in the effort.
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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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