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

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

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

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.