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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 779kcal
Author: Janelle Hama

Equipment

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

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.

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