Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Name: Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 (2-Tbsp servings)
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews; 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce*; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2-1 tsp maple syrup; 1/4 tsp ground chipotle chile; 2 Tbsp fresh minced dill

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Prep Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
10 (2-Tbsp servings)
Calories
76 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Vegan

Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Valerie Marks

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Creamy vegan ranch dressing gets an upgrade from chipotle pepper. A tangy, spicy, savory dressing perfect for salads, cruditès, dipping, and more! 1 blender, ~30 minutes, and simple ingredients required.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water 30 minutes, or overnight in cool water)
2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce*
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2-1 tsp maple syrup (optional // or other sweetener of choice to taste)
1/4 tsp ground chipotle chile (plus more to taste // or sub chili powder, NOT cayenne)
2 Tbsp fresh minced dill (or 2 tsp dried)

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Instructions

Soak cashews in very hot water for 30 minutes. While cashews are soaking, measure out almond milk and add lemon juice and set aside to curdle (this makes your vegan “buttermilk”).
Drain and rinse cashews, then transfer to a small blender (a blender is preferred over a food processor for achieving a smooth texture) and add almond "buttermilk," garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, vinegar, maple syrup (optional), ground chipotle chile, and dill. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until very creamy and smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more salt to taste, ground chipotle or adobo sauce for heat, maple syrup for sweetness, lemon juice or vinegar for acidity, garlic for garlic flavor, or herbs for a more herbal flavor.
Use immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for 3-4 hours to chill. It will thicken in the refrigerator, so you can add more almond milk or water later on to thin if needed.
Enjoy on our Grilled Corn Salad or with vegetables, wraps, salads, cauliflower wings, or pizza! Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 5-7 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month (though best when fresh).

Notes

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional sweetener.*Learn more about the history of chipotles in adobo sauce here!*Recipe adapted from our Oil-Free Ranch Dressing.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1two-Tablespoon servings Calories 76 (4%) Carbohydrates 4.3g (1%) Protein 2.5g (5%) Fat 5.9g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 137mg (6%) Potassium 99mg (3%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 0.8g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10(2-Tbsp servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 76 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1two-Tablespoon servings
Calories	76	4%
Carbohydrates	4.3g	1%
Protein	2.5g	5%
Fat	5.9g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	137mg	6%
Potassium	99mg	2%
Fiber	0.5g	2%
Sugar	0.8g	2%