Healthy Ranch Dressing

This creamy vegan ranch dressing is made with cashews, soy milk, lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs. It's rich, tangy, dairy-free, and perfect for salads, roasted vegetables, or dipping.

Author Sarah Cobacho (plantbaes.com)

PREP TIME5

COOK TIME0

Soaking Time30

TOTAL TIME35

Servings 2 servings

Course Dressing, Sauce

Cuisine American-Inspired

Keyword cashew ranch dressing, cashews, creamy salad dressing, dairy-free ranch, garlic, healthy ranch dressing, lemon, parsley, vegan ranch dressing

Ingredients

¼ cup raw cashews
1 garlic clove peeled
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp onion powder
2 dashes freshly cracked black pepper
1 dash sea salt flakes
1 tsp maple syrup optional, adds a touch of sweetness
½ cup dairy-free milk I used soy
2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
1 tsp dry chives

Instructions

Soak the cashews in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Add the soaked cashews, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, black pepper, salt, maple syrup, and soy milk to a small blender. Blend until perfectly smooth. Transfer the mixture to a jar.
Stir in the dill, parsley, and chives.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve for up to 4 days. The dressing will thicken the longer it is in the refrigerator. If you desire a thinner consistency, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time and stir.

Nutritional Information - Per Serving