Vegan Ranch Dressing Recipe

Name: Vegan Ranch Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1/4 cup raw cashews (see note about soaking); 1 1/4 cup plain, unsweetened non-dairy milk (I used Westsoy); 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 1 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (more if using Meyer lemons); 1 clove garlic (or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder); 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional or to taste); 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons chives, raw or freeze-dried, snipped

Servings: persons

Ingredients
1/4 cup raw cashews (see note about soaking)
1 1/4 cup plain, unsweetened non-dairy milk (I used Westsoy)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (more if using Meyer lemons)
1 clove garlic (or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder)
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional or to taste)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chives, raw or freeze-dried, snipped

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Hidden Cashew Ranch Dressing (From Fat Free Vegan Kitchen
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Instructions
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Place all ingredients except parsley and chives into blender and process on high until smooth. Add parsley and chives and blend on low briefly to incorporate them. Check seasonings and add more as needed, but remember that the flavor will get stronger over time. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to blend. Stir or shake before serving.
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Notes
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If you are using a regular blender, soak the cashews first to soften them before blending. Cover them with water and allow them to stand for at least 4 hours. Pour off the water before proceeding with the recipe. You may need to reduce the amount of non-dairy milk by a couple of tablespoons to prevent the dressing from being too thin.
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Preparation time: 5 minutes | Refrigeration time: 60 minutes
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Number of servings (yield): 12 2-tablespoon servings
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Nutrition Facts
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Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 27calories, 14 calories from fat, 1.7g total fat, 0mg cholesterol, 52.3mg sodium, 54.3mg potassium, 1.8g carbohydrates, <1g fiber, <1g sugar, 1.5g protein, 0.8 points.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 1/4 cup raw cashews (see note about soaking), 1 1/4 cup plain, unsweetened non-dairy milk (I used Westsoy), 1 tablespoon chia seeds, and more.

Yes, Vegan Ranch Dressing falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegan Ranch Dressing

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