Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing (gf)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ¾ cup water (more for thinning)
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika powder (optional)
- ½ - 1 teaspoon dry dill
- ½ teaspoon dry parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
Instructions
- Blend cashews with ¾ cup water, vinegar, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Add more water as needed to correct consistency (dressing or dip).
- Whisk or stir in all remaining ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust flavors to taste.
- Pour into a jar and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use. The flavors will develop as the dressing chills. Store in fridge for 7-10 days.
- When ready to use, stir, taste, and adjust flavors and consistency as needed.
Notes
- Make a batch of classic vegan ranch then change up the flavor all week. Take out a ¼ cup of dressing then add a bunch of fresh dill or coarse ground black pepper, add vegan parmesan or fresh garlic, or make spicy vegan ranch with sriracha sauce, buffalo sauce or one of your other favorite hot sauces.
- This dairy-free ranch will thicken and the flavors will intensify while it chills. Stir and adjust as needed before serving.