How to Make Vegan Ranch Dressing that can be used as a dip or a dressing.
This creamy dressing is filled with flavor and tastes like a balance of tangy lemon flavor and hersb.
Homemade vegan ranch dressing.
This is a delicious dressing that is also thick enough to serve as a tasty dip.
I really like how easy this dip is to customize with extra flavor as needed.
Did you try my Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip
That spinach and artichoke dip recipe is especially amazing when served warm with a side of veggies.
Both this recipe for ranch dressing and that recipe for spinach and artichoke dip are perfect vegan ideas for a party or a gathering.
To make this recipe, it is best to use raw cashews. You can find a selection of raw cashews here.
Frequently asked questions about homemade vegan dressing and dip.
Just as with any other vegan recipe, as long as there are no added animal products, the recipe is vegan. That is, if you are only used vegan ingredients and methods to make something, the results should be vegan.
A vegan dip or dressing uses non-dairy products instead of dairy products. When making a vegan dressing or dips, dairy alternatives are usually replacing ingredients such as buttermilk, sour cream, yogurt, or butter.
Vegan know that soaked cashews become soft and as a result, have many great uses in recipes. It is important to soak the cashews correctly to soften and to make sure that you drain them before you use them.
Cashews can be soaked in water overnight for softening. However, an even quicker way to soften cashews is to boil water, turn the heat off, add the cashews to the water cover the pot, and allow the cashews to sit for 30- 40 minutes.
You will need to drain the water, rinse the cashews, and drain again before adding the softened cashews to this recipe.
Tips for making vegan ranch dressing and dip.
The key to success of this creamy dressing lush is in the soaking of your the cashews. Proper soaking of you cashews will allow you to blend them until smooth which will make your dressing creamy for enjoying.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- This recipe can be made in a food processor or a good blender. I like to use a Vitamix blender to make mine with.
- To make a thinner dressing simply add additional nut milk. On the other hand, you can make your dressing more thick (for dipping) simply cut back on the amount of nut milk that you add.
- Using fresh herbs is recommended for a better flavor in this recipe. However, if you choose to use dried herbs, the color of your dressing can vary and the the flavor will most likely be a bit more mild (still good though!)
How to store vegan homemade ranch dip and dressing.
This dressing should be stored in a jar with a lid or in an airtight container. If properly stored, it should keep for about five days when refrigerated and up to a few months when frozen.
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About this recipe for vegan ranch dip.
This is a simple recipe for making a homemade dip or dressing that ranch flavored.
To make this dip we will simply combine soaked cashews with the flavorings.
Here is how to serve vegan ranch dressing.
- Serve this as a tipping over your favorite greens.
- Use this as a tasty dip with some broccoli carrots, celery, cucumbers, or pea pods .
- Enjoy this with Air Fried Zucchini Chips.
- Or, you can serve this with homemade Whole Wheat Garlic Toasted Flatbread Chips.
Ingredients needed to make Vegan Ranch with Fresh Herbs
- Soaked Cashews. Use raw cashews that have been softened by soaking.
- Almond Milk. Any non-dairy milk that is not flavored should work in this recipe.
- Lemon Juice. Freshly squeezed lemon juice works best in this recipe.
- Dijon Mustard. You can use the dijon mustard of your choice.
- Freshly Chopped parsley, dill, and chives.
- Seasonings of you choice. My ranch dressing was made with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Already prepared ranch dressing seasoning can be used.
Expert Tip👉 Feel free to personalize your ranch by adding vegan bacon bits, a few drops of vegan hot sauce, or even vegan smoked paprika.
How to Make Vegan Ranch Dressing and Dip
Makes: 1 ½ cups.
Active Time: 15 minutes
- Start by draining your cashews well. Also, prepare your herbs if you have not done so.
- In a good blender or food processor and process or blend your cashews with the vegan milk until just about smooth (few chunks will remain).
- Next, add the lemon juice and the herbs and give the ingredients a few good pulses.
- For the seasonings, add half of the seasonings, pulse and then taste the dressing. Repeat this step as need until you reach your desired flavor.
- Serve the dressing/dip or refrigerate immediately.
Expert Tip👉 For a richer flavor and texture, you can use whole fat vegan mayonnaise with or instead of the nut milk.
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How to Make Vegan Ranch Dressing, a simple and delicious gluten free, soy free, nut based dressing or dip recipe.
How to Make Vegan Ranch Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cashews -softened
- 5 oz Almond Milk
- 2 ½ tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tbsp Parsley -chopped
- 2 tbsp Dill -chopped
- 2 tbsp Chives -chopped
- 4 tsp Seasonings
My ranch dressing was made with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Already prepared ranch seasoning can be used instead.
Instructions
- Start by draining your cashews well. Also, prepare your herbs if you have not done so.
- In a good blender or food processor and process or blend your cashews with the vegan milk until just about smooth (few chunks will remain).
- Next, add the lemon juice and the herbs and give the ingredients a few good pulses.
- For the seasonings, add half of the seasonings, pulse and then taste the dressing. Repeat this step as need until you reach your desired flavor.
- Serve the dressing/dip or refrigerate immediately.
Recipe Notes
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. To make this recipe fully vegan, please make sure that you are using fully vegan ingredients.
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Nutrition
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