Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing With Cashews (No Mayo, Oil-Free)
This creamy vegan ranch dressing is smooth, rich, and full of fresh herby flavor, made with cashews and simple plant-based ingredients. It’s an easy oil-free, dairy-free, and no-mayo dressing or dip that comes together quickly and makes every meal more delicious.
Equipment
- 1 high speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked
- ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened oat milk or any plant milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
Instructions
- Soak cashews in hot water for 15–30 minutes (or overnight in cold water for best results). Drain and rinse well.
- Mix oat milk and lemon juice in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes to curdle into vegan buttermilk.¾ cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened oat milk, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Add cashews, buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and all spices (except parsley) to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy (1–2 minutes).1 cup raw cashews, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon maple syrup, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 pinch ground black pepper
- Add parsley and pulse a few times until just combined.¼ cup fresh parsley
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 1 + ¼ cups of dressing.
- Adjust thickness with a splash of plant milk or water if needed after chilling.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 161mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 338IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
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