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southwest salad ranch dressing

Herb Ranch Dressing

Life is better when you have ranch dressing in it, so we set out to bring it back into our lives. It uses cashews as a creamy base and has traditional ranch seasonings like dill, parsley, and onion. It's easy to make in a blender. We've made improvements to the recipe over the years making it nearly perfect. Great on entree salads or as a place to dip veggies or pizza crust, this egg-free, dairy-free dressing is tangy, herby – it's just the best. We're not sure why anyone would want to buy store-bought again.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dressings
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 55
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dressing base:
  • 1 cup (150 g) raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 lemon, peeled
  • 1 Tablespoon (9 g) finely chopped garlic
  • Sweetener to taste (maple syrup, honey, agave, etc)
For the seasonings:
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose, onion-based seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. In a high-performance blender, combine cashews, milk, apple cider vinegar, peeled lemon, garlic, and sweetener of choice.
  2. Blend on high speed for 1 minute until smooth and creamy.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in all the seasonings.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal

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Notes

  • Adjust lemon juice and apple cider vinegar to taste for desired acidity.
  • For a thinner consistency, add more milk.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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