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Vegan Ranch Dressing (No Oil, Mayo, or Cashews)
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Vegan Ranch Dressing (No Oil, Mayo, or Cashews)

This vegan ranch dressing uses raw sunflower seeds blended with unsweetened plant milk and seasonings to create a creamy, oil-free dressing. The combination of lemon juice, vinegar, and spices mimics classic ranch flavor while herbs like chives, parsley, and dill add fresh notes. It thickens when chilled and offers a dairy-free alternative for salads or dips.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 78 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sunflower seeds raw
  • ⅔ cup plant milk make sure it's not flavored; I use soy, plain, unsweetened, non-dairy
  • 3 tablespoons water can add 1-2 tablespoon more for thinner consistency
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small clove of garlic
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon mustard powder
  • black pepper pinch
Herbs - add after blending:
  • 1½ teaspoons chives or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, dried
  • 1 teaspoon parsley or 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley, dried
  • ⅛ teaspoon dill or ½ teaspoon chopped fresh dill, dried

Instructions

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  1. If using a high-speed blender, no need to soak the seeds. If using a standard blender you may want to soak them in hot water for about an hour. Then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. To a blender add the seeds, milk, 3 tablespoons of water, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic, onion powder, mustard powder, and black pepper. Gradually increase to high speed, and blend until completely smooth. Stop to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. Taste and adjust salt, acid, and/or water amount as desired. Keep in mind, the dressing will thicken in the refrigerator - you can always add water later if needed.
  3. Add the herbs and stir to incorporate. Pour dressing into a jar or container, cover, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. The flavors mingle and improve as it sits.

Notes

  • Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; do not freeze.
  • Use plain, unsweetened plant milk such as soy for best results.
  • Rest the dressing several hours or overnight for best flavor development.
  • The recipe makes about 12 fl. oz., roughly six ¼-cup servings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 78kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 392mg (16%) Potassium 117mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 45mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 78

% Daily Value*

Calories 78kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 392mg 16%
Potassium 117mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 45mg 5%

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