Vegan Cashew Ranch Dressing Recipes

CREAMY VEGAN CASHEW RANCH

Steps:

• Rinse soaked cashews and blend together with 3/4 cup water. Add more water to thin out depending on desired consistency.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

VEGAN CASHEW RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• If you have a high-powdered blender you can skip straight to step 2. If you have a regular blender, you may want to soften the cashews first to ensure they blend smoothly. To do this add the cashews to a small pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes until the cashews are very tender. Drain and rinse with cold water before using.
• Add the cashews to your blender along with 1 cup of water, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt blend until completely smooth, stopping to scrape the sides as needed. Add the parsley, chives, and dill and pulse a few times to incorporate. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week. The dressing gets thicker as it cools, and can even be used as a dip.

VEGAN CASHEW RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Place cashews in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
• Combine coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside to curdle, about 5 minutes.
• Melt 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender.
• Add cashews, remaining 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil, salt, and pepper to the blender until ultra creamy. Add parsley, chives, and dill and pulse until just broken up; blending too long can turn the dressing green.
• Transfer dip to a mason jar and cover. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, about 2 hours.