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The Best Vegan Ranch Buttermilk Dressing

An easy egg-free ranch dressing made with cashews and fresh ingredients.

Prep Time
10 mins
soaking cashews:
8 hrs
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 6 Serving
Calories: 123 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked or boiled (see note)
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup plus 3 tablespoon water see note
  • 1 clove garlic see note
  • ½ teaspoon ground sea salt see note
  • ¼ cup flat leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoon chives finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Drain and rinse the softened cashews and put them in a high-powered blender.
  2. Add the 2 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon vinegar, ½ cup plus 3 tablespoon water (see note), garlic clove (see note), and salt (see note), and blend on a high speed for 1 minute. Scrape the sides and the lid if necessary, and blend for another minute, or until the dressing is smooth and silky. You shouldn't be able to detect any solids from the cashews.
  3. Pour into a bowl and stir in the ¼ cup chopped parsley and 3 tablespoon chopped chives and stir until well combined.
  4. Taste and adjust add more garlic and/or salt if desired.

Notes

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  • The Nutrition Facts are an estimate only.
  • Soak the cashews in water overnight or boil them in water for 15 minutes. They should be soft and puffy so they break down into a creamy texture. 
  • Add more water if you prefer a thinner dressing. 
  • If you're making a dip, add the water slowly until you get the desired thickness. 
  • Taste and adjust the salt and garlic to suite your taste. If you are watching your sodium intake, add the salt slowly and taste. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 123kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 198mg (8%) Potassium 156mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 275IU (6%) Vitamin C 6.3mg (7%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 123

% Daily Value*

Calories 123kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 198mg 8%
Potassium 156mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 275IU 6%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 7%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.