Dairy Free Ranch Dressing

Dairy Free Ranch Dressing is rich and creamy and simple to make. Fun and creative then use it on tacos, appetizers, salads and as a dip.

Whether it is the beginning of a new year or hovering around the holidays I am always trying to be my best self.  One of the ways I can do this is by improving the way I eat.  Do you know you can have a plant based ranch dressing with just a speck of the fats as the original?  It’s true!

I have mentioned before that we get a lot of family visiting throughout the year. Something that I have missed having on hand is ranch dressing. Ed doesn’t use it and I am vegan so those are good reasons why it doesn’t show up in our refrigerator.

I remember, way back when, that I use to really like ranch dressing and for some reason it seems to have become a favorite for the whole world. At least in my little world.

Since I have become so adventurous this year with homemade condiments such as my Homemade Almond Mayonnaise I thought why not tackle ranch dressing.  It was fun, easy and delicious.  I hope you will give it a try.

 
 

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Dairy Free Ranch Dressing

Course: Sauces, Dressings, Condiments

Recipe Type: Salad Dressing

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 16 Ounces

Calories: 56 kcal

Author: Ginny McMeans

Dairy Free Ranch Dressing is rich and creamy and simple to make.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews , soaked in water for at least 4 hours
• 3/4 cup dairy-free milk - I used Almondmilk Light unsweetened
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Drain and put the soaked cashews in a food processor. Add all of the remaining ingredients. Process until smooth.

2. Add more dairy-free milk, if needed, to get the consistency of dressing.

3. The flavors will meld after resting in the refrigerator.for a couple of hours but you can still use it immediately.
4. Pour into container and store in refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

This will keep in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.

 

 

Nutrition Facts

Dairy Free Ranch Dressing

Amount Per Serving (2 Ounces)

Calories 56 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 6mg 0%

Potassium 68mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 2g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 2.6%

Vitamin C 1.3%

Calcium 2.3%

Iron 3.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 
 

Silk has many varieties of Almondmilk and this time I wanted to try their Almondmilk Light.  My thought process was that I should use it in all of my recipes that call for a non-sweetened dairy free milk if it is going to be less in calories and still add the minerals and key vitamins that I need.  Win-win in my book.

I gotta say it is delicious and I feel great about working towards making myself stronger and happier.

This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.