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    Home » Food and Drink » Sauces & Dips

    Vegan Ranch Dressing

    July 8, 2019 by Jenna Urben 26 Comments

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    Vegan Ranch Dressing couldn't be easier and comes together with less than 10 ingredients! Blend cashews, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs to create this delicious dressing.

    Vegan Ranch Dressing Recipe

    Gone are the days where you long for that deliciously tangy ranch dressing. Make your own super simple vegan ranch dressing! It's fabulous drizzled over salads, like this buffalo chickpea salad. Or use it as a dip with fresh veggies. Wanna go real crazy? Serve it with your dairy-free or vegan pizza! Yup, I went there.

    I am so glad I finally gave cashew based sauces a chance, because they're unreal! Get ready for the creamiest dips and dressings. Best part is they're almost guilt free and totally better than the store-bought stuff.

    How To Make Vegan Ranch Dressing

    First things first, soak raw cashews for 8 hours. If you're in a rush, pour boiling hot water over them and soak for 5-10 minutes. Once soaked, drain and rinse then transfer to your blender. Mix with water, then add remaining ingredients, and blend again. Taste and adjust seasoning, then chill in the fridge!

    It's really that easy!! If you give this a try, please share a photo with me over on Instagram.

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    Vegan Ranch Dressing Recipe

    Vegan Ranch Dressing

    Vegan Ranch Dressing couldn't be easier and comes together with less than 10 ingredients! Blend cashews, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs to create this delicious dressing.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup raw cashews soaked in water for 8 hours, drained and rinsed
    • ¾ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
    • Salt and pepper to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Mix cashews and water together in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy. Add remaining ingredients and mix. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.

    Notes

    Store in a sealed container or jar in the refrigerator. Keeps well for up to one week.
    Did you make this recipe?Please leave a star rating or review in the form below, then snap a picture and tag me @theurbenlife on Instagram!

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      Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.

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      Comments

      1. Michelle P

        August 07, 2019 at 8:31 pm

        5 stars
        I've never seen a ranch dressing made with cashews! This is so creative. It makes it so creamy!

        Reply
        • Jenna | The Urben Life

          August 08, 2019 at 8:54 am

          So, so creamy 🙂 I hope you try it and love it!

          Reply
      2. Kelly

        August 05, 2019 at 7:34 pm

        Since I've gone dairy free, I've been missing ranch, so thanks for hooking me up. Can't wait to dive in!

        Reply
        • Jenna | The Urben Life

          August 06, 2019 at 6:01 pm

          Woo hoo 😀 So excited for you to try it!!

          Reply
      3. Melissa

        July 11, 2019 at 11:23 am

        Could I use macadamia nuts instead of cashews please? Can't have cashews.

        Reply
        • Jenna | The Urben Life

          July 11, 2019 at 11:41 am

          I have not tried that and I'm not sure it would work the same. Try searching online for vegan ranch dressing recipes using sunflower seeds! Some recipes use tofu instead of any nuts or seeds, too.

          Reply
      4. Kim Croisant

        July 10, 2019 at 9:00 am

        I either don't use salad dressing or I make my own. This recipe is perfect for when I make my own. Thanks.

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        • Jenna | The Urben Life

          July 10, 2019 at 9:00 am

          Yay 🙂 Let me know what you think!

          Reply
      5. Jalisa Harris

        July 09, 2019 at 5:19 pm

        Ranch is literally my fave. I'll be making this soon

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        • Jenna | The Urben Life

          July 10, 2019 at 9:00 am

          Enjoy 🙂

          Reply
      6. Bella

        July 09, 2019 at 11:09 am

        Oh I totally need to try making this I love ranch and I’m allergic to dairy and gluten!

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        • Jenna | The Urben Life

          July 09, 2019 at 11:10 am

          Hi Bella 🙂 Oh, I'm so glad you can have this ranch! I've been enjoying it with just about everything lol. I hope you love it, let me know what you think!

          Reply
      7. Shayla Marie

        July 09, 2019 at 11:01 am

        5 stars
        I LOVE vegan cashew recipes! Cashew's make anything seem like dairy has been added, they are so creamy! I can't wait to make this and share it with my vegan aunt!

        Reply
        • Jenna | The Urben Life

          July 09, 2019 at 11:03 am

          Yes!!! I hope y'all love it 🙂

          Reply
      8. Marta

        July 09, 2019 at 9:49 am

        Who would've thought that the humble cashew could produce such a flavorful dressing!?!? I love it!

        Reply
        • Jenna | The Urben Life

          July 09, 2019 at 9:50 am

          I know right!! Love it too 🙂

          Reply
      9. Yolanda

        July 09, 2019 at 8:03 am

        5 stars
        This sounds and looks amazing! I tend to make the same dressing all the time (good ole balsamic vinegarette), but this looks so good. I need to mix things up and I love that it's vegan so I can make for my bestie 🙂 Great recipe!

        Reply
        • Jenna | The Urben Life

          July 09, 2019 at 8:38 am

          Yes, homemade dressings are the best!! I hope you give my vegan ranch dressing a shot 🙂

          Reply
      10. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

        July 08, 2019 at 10:15 pm

        5 stars
        Ahhh! What a great recipe! l love this dressing (and I always prefer homemade to store-bought), and your salad looks so amazing - I wish I had it in front of me tonight!

        Reply
        • Jenna | The Urben Life

          July 09, 2019 at 8:39 am

          Thanks Patricia 🙂 I'll be sharing the super simple buffalo chickpea salad recipe soon!

          Reply
      11. Heather LeGuilloux

        July 08, 2019 at 9:58 pm

        This sounds delicious and also so easy to make! Thanks for sharing, I'm definitely going to try it out.

        Reply
        • Jenna | The Urben Life

          July 09, 2019 at 8:39 am

          Yay!! Let me know what you think 🙂 Enjoy!

          Reply
      12. Mama Writes Reviews

        July 08, 2019 at 8:01 pm

        One of my kids is practically obsessed with ranch, but I don't like all the nasty stuff in the store bought stuff. Love this recipe and we're going to try it.

        Reply
        • Jenna | The Urben Life

          July 09, 2019 at 8:40 am

          I hope they enjoy this!!

          Reply
      13. Emily

        July 08, 2019 at 12:54 pm

        5 stars
        Looks delicious! I've been looking for a healthier substitute! This looks refreshing!!

        Reply
        • Jenna | The Urben Life

          July 08, 2019 at 1:01 pm

          Thanks so much, Emily 🙂

          Reply

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