Homemade Vegan Ranch
This creamy smooth vegan ranch is made with a cashew cream and freshly picked dill.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
- 1/2 cup water
- 1½ tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp dill leaves, freshly chopped (or 1½ tsp dried dill)
Instructions
- If you haven't already, start by soaking the cashews in water. Ideally, soak them at least 8 hours. If you are in a rush, you can soak the cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes instead.
- Combine the cashews, 1/2 cup of water, white vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a high speed blender. Blend on high for 1 - 2 minutes or until smooth.
- Pour the contents of the blender out into a bowl. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the freshly chopped dill. Taste the ranch and adjust the seasonings as necessary.
Notes
FAQ
What's the difference between using fresh or dried dill? - Fresh dill will have a stronger flavor than dried. If you're not a big fan of dill, it may be best to opt for dry. Otherwise, I love the fresh dill in this ranch!
Can I substitute with apple cider vinegar? - Of course! This would be a great substitution for white vinegar.
Is there a way to make this nut free? - Yes, but it would change the recipe quite a bit. (this is essentially a cashew cream dressing) I would opt for a quality nut-free vegan mayo and use that as your base instead.
Essential Tools
High Powered Blender
Rubber Spatula
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