Vegan Ranch Dressing
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5
Vegan Ranch Dressing
Description
The Vegan Ranch Dressing achieves creaminess by blending raw cashew nuts with water and fresh cucumber, which also adds moisture and subtle freshness. Lemon juice provides acidity that brightens the flavor. Nutritional yeast adds a savory depth and slight umami character, while garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and salt create the herbaceous and tangy dressing typical of ranch. The blend is processed until completely smooth to ensure a velvety texture.
This dressing serves as a dairy-free alternative for salads, vegetable dips, or as a sauce for grain bowls and sandwiches. Its texture is creamy but not thickened with egg or dairy, making it lighter yet flavorful. Fresh chives scattered on top add a delicate fresh bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew nuts raw
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup cucumber peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste, sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon dill dried
- chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, place the cashews, water, cucumber, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and dill and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Season to taste with more salt, if desired. Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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