Vegan Ranch Dressing (Oil-Free!)
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
67 kcal
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Course
Salad, Condiments
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
Vegan Ranch Dressing (Oil-Free!)
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Tastes like classic ranch, but is made healthier with no mayo, sour cream, or buttermilk! Deliciously rich and creamy, with a little tang and fresh herbs.
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Ingredients
For the base:
- 1/4 cup raw cashews* (soaked)
- 1/4 cup vegan yogurt** (plain, unsweetened)
- 1-2 Tbsp. water
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. white distilled vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. white miso
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
For the fresh herbs:
- 2-3 Tbsp. fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp. fresh dill
- 1 Tbsp. chives
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Instructions
- Place all base ingredients in a small high-speed blender. (I use a NutriBullet.) Blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth.
- Chop herbs and add to blender. Pulse/blend for 1-2 seconds to combine. (Don't over-blend or the dressing will turn green.)
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge to let flavors intensify and blend.
Notes
- *Soaking cashews: Before blending, soak the cashews in room temperature water for 4-6 hours or overnight. Then drain and rinse before using. Or you can "quick soak" the cashews: Place cashews in a heat-safe bowl and carefully add hot/boiling water until cashews are covered. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes. Then drain and rinse.
- Place cashews in a heat-safe bowl and carefully add hot/boiling water until cashews are covered. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes. Then drain and rinse.
- **Yogurt-free: Omit yogurt and increase cashews. Use a total of 1/2 cup cashews + 1/3 cup water.
- Nut-free: Omit cashews, water, and yogurt. Use 1/2 cup silken tofu (about 4 oz.)
- Yield: Recipe makes about 2/3 cup dressing (just under).
- Spicy ranch option: Add hot sauce, jalapeno pepper, or chipotle in adobo sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
67kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Potassium
86mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
213IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 213IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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