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.
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
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
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
Michelle P
I've never seen a ranch dressing made with cashews! This is so creative. It makes it so creamy!
Jenna | The Urben Life
So, so creamy 🙂 I hope you try it and love it!
Kelly
Since I've gone dairy free, I've been missing ranch, so thanks for hooking me up. Can't wait to dive in!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Woo hoo 😀 So excited for you to try it!!
Melissa
Could I use macadamia nuts instead of cashews please? Can't have cashews.
Jenna | The Urben Life
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.
Kim Croisant
I either don't use salad dressing or I make my own. This recipe is perfect for when I make my own. Thanks.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay 🙂 Let me know what you think!
Jalisa Harris
Ranch is literally my fave. I'll be making this soon
Jenna | The Urben Life
Enjoy 🙂
Bella
Oh I totally need to try making this I love ranch and I’m allergic to dairy and gluten!
Jenna | The Urben Life
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!
Shayla Marie
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!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes!!! I hope y'all love it 🙂
Marta
Who would've thought that the humble cashew could produce such a flavorful dressing!?!? I love it!
Jenna | The Urben Life
I know right!! Love it too 🙂
Yolanda
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!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes, homemade dressings are the best!! I hope you give my vegan ranch dressing a shot 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
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!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks Patricia 🙂 I'll be sharing the super simple buffalo chickpea salad recipe soon!
Heather LeGuilloux
This sounds delicious and also so easy to make! Thanks for sharing, I'm definitely going to try it out.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay!! Let me know what you think 🙂 Enjoy!
Mama Writes Reviews
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.
Jenna | The Urben Life
I hope they enjoy this!!
Emily
Looks delicious! I've been looking for a healthier substitute! This looks refreshing!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much, Emily 🙂