Dairy Free Ranch Dressing (Cashew Ranch)

Bottle of dairy free ranch dressing on a white table with cashews on the table around the bottle. Platter of veggies in the background

Dairy Free Ranch Dressing (Cashew Ranch)

This creamy cashew ranch dressing is a simple dairy free ranch made without mayo. Blended cashews, herbs, and a splash of vinegar create a smooth, flavorful dressing that’s perfect for dipping veggies, drizzling over salads, or adding to wraps.

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword cashew ranch dressing, dairy free ranch dressing, vegan ranch dressing

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 1

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 121kcal

Author Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews, soaked
1 cup water
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dried chives
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Soak the raw cashews on the counter 2-8 hours or cover them in boiling water and soak for 4 minutes.
1 cup raw cashews, soaked
Drain the water from the cashews.
In a high speed blender, combine the cashews, fresh water, garlic olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Blend for about 45 seconds
1 cup raw cashews, soaked, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Add the rest of the ingredients and blend quickly (5-10 seconds) to incorporate
2 tablespoons dried chives, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried dill, ½ teaspoon sea salt
Refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow to thicken slightly.

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Notes

* To make this recipe low FODMAP, replace the garlic powder with 2 tbsp. garlic olive oil.

Recipe tips

Soak the cashews first - Soak raw cashews in boiling water for at least 5 minutes, then drain. This is essential for a smooth, creamy texture.
Use a high-speed blender - Use a high-speed blender (even a bullet-style blender works) to fully break down the cashews so the dressing isn’t gritty.
Drain the soaking liquid - Do not use the soaking water in the recipe. Drain the cashews and use fresh water when blending.
Blend herbs last - Blend the base dressing until completely smooth first, then add the herbs and blend briefly (about 5 seconds). Over-blending can turn the dressing green.
Let it chill before serving - The flavor gets even better after sitting in the fridge for 30–60 minutes.

Storing cashew ranch dressing:

Store leftover dressing in a air tight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g