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    Home » Condiments

    Cashew Ranch Dressing

    Published: Sep 27, 2022 by Janelle Hama

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    A dairy-free vegan cashew ranch dressing made with blended whole cashews, garlic, onion, and herbs. Great for use in sandwiches, salads, or dipping.

    a carrot stick dipped in white sauce
    Creamy cashew ranch dressing

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    Jump to:
    • What is Cashew Ranch Dressing?
    • 😋Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • ✔️Ingredients You’ll Need
    • 🍛How To Make Cashew Ranch Sauce
    • ⭐ Pro Tips 
    • Variations
    • Serving Suggestions
    • ❓FAQ
    • 🍲Related Recipes
    • Cashew Ranch Dressing

    What is Cashew Ranch Dressing?

    Cashew ranching dressing is a sauce that is made from soaked raw cashew, herbs and spices that have been blended with some water into a smooth consistency. 

    It can be used in salads, as a dip or in sandwiches and wraps.

    There is a dairy-free ranch sauce.

    😋Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • Can be used as a salad dressing, as a dipping sauce or in sandwiches
    • Ready in minutes
    • 100% all-natural using ingredients that can be adjusted to suit your liking
    • Dietary friendly - vegan, gluten-free, corn free, soy free and oil-free

    ✔️Ingredients You’ll Need

    a lemon, cashews, ranch seasoning, mustard and maple syrup in bowls on a white bench top

    Notes on some of the ingredients, the full list of ingredients and their measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

    Raw cashews are the base of this dressing. These will need to be soaked in double the amount of filtered water, overnight for optimal results. If you forget to soak them overnight, you can soak them in boiling water for about an hour.

    Some of the water from soaking the cashews will be used in this recipe too. Check the recipe card below for the amounts.

    Dijon mustard is my preferred mustard, however, you can use your preferred mustard sauce.

    Lemon helps to brighten and elevate the flavoring.

    Maple syrup to balance out the saltiness. You can replace it with your preferred sweetener.

    Homemade vegan ranch seasoning which is easy to prepare and keeps well in the pantry. Click on the link for the recipe.

    air fried potato batons in a tray with whiteish sauce on the side

    🍛How To Make Cashew Ranch Sauce

    Step 1 - Overnight soak whole raw cashews in double the amount of water.

    Step 2 - Add soaked cashews, ¾ - 1 cup of the water from soaking and all other ingredients to a high-speed food processor. Blend until creamy and smooth (about 4 minutes - see pro tips). Taste test and make any adjustments to suit your taste. Pour into a jar and store in the fridge for up to one week.  

    ⭐ Pro Tips 

    All spice, herbs, and lemon juice can be adjusted to suit your taste. 

    A high-speed food processor such as this one (affiliate link) is ideal for ensuring the cashews are on the creamier side rather than grainy. Blend for several minutes on high until it is creamy. I like to blend for a minute, with a 30-second break in between to minimize the sauce heating up. This is about 5-6 minutes of blending time.

    If you do not have a high-speed food processor, a blender can be used, however, do note that the texture will be grainier.

    Stir the dressing before each use as it tends to slightly solidify in the fridge.

    a glass jar filled with white sauce with a spoon dripping it in
    When I am lazy, I blend it just enough to be a sauce, still a little grainy - taste is amazing though

    Variations

    Both the parsley and the chives can be fresh rather than dry. The blender will ensure they are chopped finely.

    The consistency can be adjusted by adding less or more water. If wanting to make this dressing into a dip, start by adding ¾ of a cup and adjusting to suit.

    Turn this cashew dressing into this bbq ranch dressing.

    a jar filled with white dressing

    Serving Suggestions

    I personally love using this cashew ranch dressing with oven roasted or steamed vegetables, try my easy roasted artichoke, air fryer corn ribs and a side of air fryer fries.

    I also love it with fresh carrot, cucumber and celery batons or using it as a replacement dressing in salads such as this vegan broccoli salad.

    Or try dipping these tasty zucchini sweet potato fritters into it.

    carrot stick on the side of a bowl of white sauce

    ❓FAQ

    Can I freeze cashew ranch sauce?
    Freezing cashew ranch sauce is not recommended. Storing it an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days is recommended. Stir before each use.

    🍲Related Recipes

    Are you a dip lover? Try my family's Lebanese hummus or this avocado cilantro lime dressing

    Want more creamy dressings? Check out my vegan pesto sauce with avocado and no oil.

    Or here's a list of vegan salad dressing recipes to bookmark.

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    Did you make this? I'd love to know! Leave me a comment below with a ★★★★★ rating or tag @plantbasedfolk on social media.

    a carrot stick dipped in white sauce

    Cashew Ranch Dressing

    A dairy-free vegan cashew ranch dressing made with blended whole cashews, garlic, onion, and herbs. Great for use in sandwiches, salads, or dipping.
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Author: Janelle Hama

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Raw cashews
    • 2 cup Water for soaking. Some of the water will be used to make the dressing
    • 1-2 tablespoons Vegan ranch seasoning start with 1 and taste test
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ½ tablespoon Lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
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    Instructions

    • Soak cashews in water in a bowl overnight. These can be left at room temperature.
      1 cup Raw cashews, 2 cup Water
    • Place soaked cashews in a high-speed food processor with ¾ cup of the soaking water and all other ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy. About 5-6 minutes with 30 second scrape down in between. See notes about consistency.
      1-2 tablespoons Vegan ranch seasoning, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ tablespoon Lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Maple syrup

    Notes

    Time doesn't factor in soaking time.
    Fresh herbs can be used.
    Adjust the consistency. If wanting to make this dressing into a dip, start by adding ¾ of a cup and adjusting to suit by adding more water.
    The ingredients can be adjusted to suit your taste.
    Make this a bbq ranch dressing.
    Serving suggestions - use with any type of cooked or raw veggies such as roasted artichoke or air fryer fries.
    Or use is as a salad dressing - try it with vegan broccoli salad.

    Equipment

    1 Blender

    Nutrition

    Calories: 779kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Sodium: 1220mg | Potassium: 882mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 9mg

    N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.


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    1. Pete

      October 01, 2022 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t get my cashews to smooth out like yours, but I think it must be my blender. I have made a weeks worth and I’m enjoying the flavouring

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