5 from 12 votes
Vegan Ranch Dressing (Oil-Free!)
This Vegan Ranch Dressing is oil-free and made creamy with soaked cashews and vegan yogurt as its base, enhanced by white distilled vinegar, lemon juice, and white miso for tang and umami. Fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and chives are blended in to add a bright, garden-fresh flavor. The dressing is smooth and slightly thick, suitable for salads, dipping, or drizzling over vegetables.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
67 kcal
Course:
Salad, Condiments
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
For the base:
- 1/4 cup cashews soaked, raw
- 1/4 cup vegan yogurt plain, unsweetened
- 1-2 Tbsp. water
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. white distilled vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice fresh
- 1 Tbsp. white miso
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
For the fresh herbs:
- 2-3 Tbsp. parsley fresh
- 1 Tbsp. dill fresh
- 1 Tbsp. chives
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.
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Notes
- Soak cashews in room temperature water for 4-6 hours or use a quick soak by covering them with hot water for 10-15 minutes before draining.
- For a yogurt-free version, omit vegan yogurt and increase soaked cashews to 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup water.
- To make nut-free dressing, replace cashews and vegan yogurt with approximately 1/2 cup silken tofu.
- The recipe yields about two-thirds cup of dressing.
- Add hot sauce, jalapeño, or chipotle in adobo to make a spicy ranch variation.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67
% 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.