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Cashew Ranch Dressing

Course: Dip, Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cashew ranch dressing, dairy-free ranch dressing, vegan ranch dressing
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 -10 (approximately 2 tablespoons per serving, makes about 1 1/4 cups)
Calories: 55kcal
Author: Sherri Hall
This Cashew Ranch Dressing is lusciously creamy without any dairy or mayo and features fresh herbs for an irresistible flavor!
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Equipment

  • High-Powered Blender

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy milk, unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Add the cashews to a glass dish or Pyrex and cover with boiling water. Soak for 10-15 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Add the cashews, water, soy milk, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and white pepper to a high-powered blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl with a lid and stir in the fresh herbs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours so the flavors have time to meld together and the dressing thickens up.

Notes

For a thinner dressing, cut the cashews to 1/2 cup, omit the water, and increase the soy milk to 1 cup.  This version reduces the calories per serving to 45 and the fat per serving to 3 grams.
I find that soy milk offers the best flavor in this recipe, but if you cannot consume soy, use an unsweetened almond milk with at least 4 grams of fat per cup instead.
To substitute dried herbs for the fresh herbs, use 2 teaspoons of each.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed.