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Zesty Vegan Ranch Dressing

February 3, 2016 by Margaret 22 Comments

Zesty Vegan Ranch Dressing + Gluten-Free Cauliflower Hot Wings

For those of you that follow me on Instagram and/or Snapchat, you’ll know that this is the infamous ranch dressing I’ve been raving about for weeks. I shared the process of making it twice on Snapchat, it’s been on half the meals I’ve posted on Instagram and I’m so addicted that I’ve had to stock up on cashews way more than usual. Totally worth it.
If you’re looking for a vegan alternative to ranch dressing, I highly recommend giving this recipe a taste. I love that it has a zesty kick compared to tradition ranch dressing, making it unique but still completely familiar at the same time. It’s also gluten-free, soy-free, oil-free and contains no refined sugars. It’s 100% natural, and non-GMO depending on the ingredients you choose to use.

Zesty Vegan Ranch Dressing + Gluten-Free Cauliflower Hot Wings

This is wonderful on salads, obviously, and perfect for dipping those cauliflower wings into. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be able to find many uses for this dressing. I’m guilty of dipping my pizza into it and adding a drizzle to my tofu scrambles. I love it!

For a spicy variation, I love adding about 2-3 tbsp of hot sauce. You can really modify this recipe for whatever dish you’re pairing it with. Fresh herbs to make it the perfect veggie dip, or even buffalo sauce to top a loaded baked potato – the combinations are endless, let me know if you give it a try!

Zesty Vegan Ranch Dressing + Gluten-Free Cauliflower Hot Wings

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Zesty Vegan Ranch Dressing

Prep 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Author Margaret

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Raw Cashews, soaked
  • 1 1/4 cups Water*, to blend (adjust as needed)
  • 1 large Lemon, juiced (4-5 tbsp)
  • 1 medium Lime, juiced (2-3 tbsp)
  • 1 tbsp All-Purpose Seasoning Blend (Salt-Free)
  • 2 tsps Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 heaped tsp Dill, dried
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak ahead your cashews to soften them, at least an hour but overnight is best.
  2. Measure and blend everything until smooth, adding water as needed to reach your preferred consistency. Season to taste.
  3. Store in an air-tight container, refrigerate for up to a week.

Notes

You can also use an unsweetened non-dairy milk in place of water. Less liquid equals a dip consistency, more liquid equals a dressing consistency. It will firm up some after refrigerating as well.

Courses Dressing, Sauce, Dip, Appetizer

Cuisine Gluten-free, Vegan, Soy-free, Kid-friendly

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/4 cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value

Total Fat 12 g

18%

Saturated Fat 2 g

10%

Sodium 6 mg

0%

Total Carbohydrates 10 g

3%

Dietary Fiber 1 g

4%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 5 g

10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Comments

  1. Be Sol-Ful Living

    February 3, 2016 at 11:41 am

    EEEEEP! I’ve been waiting patiently (but anxiously) for this one!! It looks amazing! And with those wings…perfection! So excited to try this!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Margaret

      February 3, 2016 at 9:45 pm

      I hope you enjoy! I’m guilty of adding extra lemon juice and some hot sauce, it’s SO GOOD!

      Reply
  2. Hannah

    February 4, 2016 at 10:29 am

    This looks perfect! I’m still searching for my favorite ranch recipe so I’m trying this for sure.

    Reply
    • Margaret

      February 5, 2016 at 10:46 am

      I hope this makes the list, let me know what you think of it if you give it a try <3

      Reply
  3. Alex

    February 4, 2016 at 9:41 pm

    I made this after I saw you make it on snapchat! I liked it but i didn’t add the lemon and lime juices. Can’t wait to try it with the juices and definitely with hot sauce! So many endless possibilities with this recipe. Love your page 🙂

    Reply
    • Margaret

      February 5, 2016 at 10:44 am

      Hey Alex, glad to hear you enjoyed it. I highly recommend adding cirrus next time, it really completes the whole recipe. Hopefully you enjoy that variation as well! Thanks so much <3

      Reply
  4. Dianne c

    February 4, 2016 at 11:47 pm

    So good! Thank you for this recipe!!

    Reply
    • Margaret

      February 5, 2016 at 10:43 am

      Anytime!

      Reply
  5. Heather

    February 6, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Hi! Making this for a game night tonight and have two questions. 1. Is the nutritional year supposed to be 2 tbsp or 2 tsp? 2. What brand of all purpose seasoning do you use? I had a hard time determining what to buy at the store…. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Margaret

      February 6, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      Hey Heather, sorry for the delay! It’s two teaspoons of Nutritional Yeast, I apologize for the confusion. I used the Simply Organic All Purpose Salt-Free Seasoning, you can order it online from Vitacost or create your own blend. Whichever you prefer, I love that blend in everything I make!

      Reply
  6. Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy

    February 7, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    I love vegan ranch!! I have a recipe as well on my site for a cucumber ranch, but love trying all the different ranch recipes out there!

    Reply
    • Margaret

      February 8, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      Me too! That sounds wonderful, I’ll have to check it out. I’m always on the hunt for vegan ranch recipes too, I can’t get enough of it!

      Reply
  7. Jamie

    February 23, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    When you soak the cashews overnight, is it just in water and how much? Or do we soak them in the recipe ingredients (water, lemon, lime and seasonings)? Thanks! Can’t wait to try this recipe ?

    Reply
    • Margaret

      February 24, 2016 at 4:05 pm

      I soak them in water to cover the top, you can speed up the process by using hot water and soaking for 20 minutes. This step is taken to create a smoother consistency and help better digest the cashews. Rinse and drain them once they’re soft and proceed with the recipe as normal. Hope this helps, enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Sara

    March 8, 2016 at 6:54 am

    This recipe is AMAZING!!!! Thank you so much for sharing! It’s absolutely addicting!

    Reply
    • Margaret

      March 8, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      Yay! Thanks for the positive comment! I’m in love with it too! 😀

      Reply
  9. Heidi McDermott

    April 20, 2016 at 7:45 am

    I just made this delicious dip this morning. My husband literally cannot stop eating it. Great recipe. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Margaret

      April 21, 2016 at 11:01 am

      Husband-approved, I love it! Thanks for letting me know, I’m so happy to hear you gave my recipe a try! 😀

      Reply

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