1 ¼ cup cashews
¾ cup water (or a little more)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar (OR LESS!!! START WITH HALF THE AMOUNT)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons agave nectar (or honey) (or maple syrup)
2 cloves garlic
3 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dill
1 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
What are the directions for making this raw ranch dressing recipe..?
Well, just throw everything in your high-speed blender and blend until smooth! Easy!
Don't believe me that this could taste as good as old-school SAD (standard American diet) ranch? Just try it. I dare ya :)
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
Raw ranch dressing is another one of those things that I cannot believe it's possible to replicate raw. But, hallelujah, it is possible.
There is nothing like nice fresh carrots dipped in raw ranch dressing, no?
And I have even had the pleasure of dipping my raw vegan pizza in raw ranch dressing. "Cue heavenly harp sound...."
So here's my favourite raw ranch dressing recipe for you... I used it basically like a normal salad dressing or dip. I usually make one batch and serve it as a vegetable dip, salad dressing and maybe even on a few more exciting things, like in a raw vegan BLT sandwich or dip raw pizza in it if I am feeling particularly daring.
Of course, you also know that the best vegetables to dip in raw ranch dressing are carrots and broccolli, right?
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Marie
Nov 09, 2011
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About how much does this make? Looks like maybe 1 cup or so? And how long should it keep in the fridge?
The Rawtarian
Nov 11, 2011
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Keeps in fridge for about 5 days or so.
Not sure, probably makes 1.5 cups or so.
Carrot Flowers
Nov 10, 2011
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MMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!! I altered this recipe (sorry) because I like ranch to be more peppery & less "tart"; I am posting my revision on my online recipe book/blog with kudos to you-it is SO GOOD! YUM!!! Thanks so much for this, it tastes even better than SAD ranch. :))
The Rawtarian
Nov 11, 2011
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Glad you like your version! And altering the recipe is a GOOD THING! :)
Jessica
Nov 16, 2011
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I don't know where I went wrong- or if I did but I made this and it was soooo vinegary I couldn't stand it and had to throw it out =/ In defense, I was hoping for a more Hidden Valley flavored ranch, I hate vingar ones.
The Rawtarian
Nov 19, 2011
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Thanks for your feedback Jess. I will have to try it again to make sure that I typed out the recipe properly. Has anyone else made this lately?
It does have a lot of zip.
Deb
Nov 22, 2011
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Yum! I'm currently inhaling a salad generously bathed in your ranch dressing now. :)
The Rawtarian
Nov 22, 2011
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Yay for salad inhalation!
Did you find it too vinegary?
Deb
Nov 25, 2011
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Hi Laura-Jane,
I just saw your comment as I re-visted this page to make yet another batch of your kick-a$$ ranch dressing! (I starting craving it on my bike ride, and I knew I had to make it when I got home!)
To answer your question--I did not find the dressing too vinegary at all. I'm a fan of apple cider vinegar and its bite, so maybe I'm a bit bias, but I thought the acidity level was just right.
Time to make some more!
Let the salad inhalation begin....
Deb
Nov 26, 2011
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OK---I just made that second batch, and I can re-confirm that the vinegar level is spot on!
The only additions I made were a dash of Herbamare, a dash of TJ's 21 Seasoning Salute, and a dash of crushed red pepper. (That's my lucky trinity that I add to all my savory creations.) And, I used raw honey instead of agave.
I just put the bottle of the dressing in the fridge to set and chill, and I had to use all my will power to refrain from chugging it!
The Rawtarian
Nov 26, 2011
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Lol Deb. Good, glad about the vinegar.
Thanks for coming back with an update. Sometimes I worry that I mistype things in my excitement :)
Deb
Nov 26, 2012
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One year update: (Funny, I just decided to make this dressing again, and I saw that I made my last comment about in a year [and a day] ago!)
If you add a red bell pepper to the mix, you get a Thousand Island Dressing! (Who needs Kraft anyway?!?)
The Rawtarian
Nov 30, 2012
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This is genius Deb! I can't wait to try the red pepper thousand island!
PS: Kraft WHO? (lol just kidding, I know whatcha mean, just playin')
Robin
Dec 13, 2011
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I cannot have vinegar, so I am going to try this with lemon juice instead. Also, I cannot have agave, honey, or maple syrup, so I will add a couple drops of stevia instead. I will let you know how it turns out . . .
The Rawtarian
Dec 26, 2011
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Sounds like some smart substitutes. Let me know what you think
Maryanne Flint
Jan 05, 2012
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This is absolutely delicious I take a bowl of cut up vegetables to work but find it all a bit boring so have been trying different dipping sauces. This consistency was a bit thin for dipping so next time will use a bit less water. I think it is also very high in calories but I guess if I just eat a little a day it should be ok. I am new to your site and am also making Chia Seed tapioca I cut down on both recipes the amount of cashews (watching calories) THANKYOU BOTH RECIPES DELICIOUS. Can't wait to try more
Sam
Jan 22, 2012
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This is a pretty good recipe but I wouldn't suggest using any sweetener (honey or agave) and I also would strongly suggest to either cut back A LOT on apple cider vinegar or don't use it at all.
If you're making a raw mayo I would say you'd need the apple cider vinegar for that but not for raw ranch. Just doesn't jive well. Way too vinegary.
The Rawtarian
Jan 22, 2012
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Thanks for your suggestions Sam. Your contributions help to make these recipes that much better :)
Kelly
Jan 31, 2012
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This is too vinegary for our taste although we still like it! I will make this again with little to no vinegar and adjust from there. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! It got me started and was so simple in the food processor. :)
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2012
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Sounds like lots of you are finding this one too vinegary.I am going to add a note in the recipe.
Thank you for your feedback, it helps me to make my recipes better!!!
Didier Beaumont
Feb 02, 2012
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Beautiful!
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2012
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:)
Hope
Mar 09, 2012
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I made this recipe with half the vinegar as suggested in the update and it was so good! This is a recipe I'm sure to keep available. Yum!
The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2012
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Glad you liked Hope :)
Kelly
May 14, 2012
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I love this dressing! I was wondering yesterday if I could find a dressing I like as much as traditional Ranch and now I have! I put just a dash of vinegar and didn't have onion powder so added a little raw onion and it was perfect! Thanks!!!
Kelly
The Rawtarian
May 21, 2012
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You are welcome! This one is definitely a keeper
Jessica H
Aug 21, 2012
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OMG This is INCREDIBLE! I have to be honest, Ive made raw recipes from other websites that turned out very mediocre but every time I make something from here it is delicious! Like some of the other comments I only added half the amount of apple cider or even less. This makes staying raw so much easier. Thank you!
The Rawtarian
Aug 23, 2012
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Be still my heart xox
Dario Stewart
Sep 12, 2012
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Is it safe to use the whole ranch dressing recipe on a big salad and will I gain weight?
The Rawtarian
Sep 13, 2012
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Hi Dario,
Yes, using the entire recipe on one serving is definitely too much. I eat very large, meal sized salads and this recipe lasts for approx 4 big salads for me. It definetly does depend on the size of your salad though.
Hope this helps!
Justin
Oct 24, 2012
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Used pine nuts instead of cashews and more garlic! Very good recipe to satisfy cravings for richer raw food.
The Rawtarian
Nov 02, 2012
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Yum, I love pine nuts but they are very expensive here in Canada. So glad you liked your dressing Justin!
Lisa
Dec 04, 2012
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I used this as my FIRST raw dish the second was brownies ;) I was trying to make a small batch so I got a little to much garlic but it was great anyway I will be makeing this a TON. I also added this to the myfitnesspal.com and the cals are 138 for 2tb if it makes 1.5 cups for the whole batch. Classic Hidden Valley has 140 for the same amount, but yours isn't "empty" calories as thier is. thanks!
The Rawtarian
Dec 08, 2012
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So glad you enjoyed this one Lisa! Much better than Hidden Valley :)
Lisa
Jan 13, 2013
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hey, I'm sharing your recipe and link to you page I love your stuff!
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
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Thanks for the link-love and for letting me know Lisa!
Court
Dec 06, 2012
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This is sooo darn good I tasted it before I jarred it up and I ended up having like 4 spoonfuls its so delicious.. Not to vinegary for me
I've made it twice now this last time I made it I doubled the ingredients so I wouldn't have to make more as soon cause it goes fast around my house thanks for a great recipe
The Rawtarian
Dec 08, 2012
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My pleasure Court :) I love to eat this one as a dip with crisp carrots and broccoli - the flavours go perfectly together
Lacie
Dec 09, 2012
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I'm just getting started on an unprocessed diet, and I am a ranch FIEND! Let me tell you, this is a Godsend. I used about 1/4 cup vinegar and didn't have any lemon juice on hand at the time I made it, but added more dill and some oregano and it turned out quite lovely.
The Rawtarian
Dec 09, 2012
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Hi Lacie, glad to help out a fellow ranch fiend :)
Richard Nelson
Dec 09, 2012
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New rawtarian here, sorry if this has already been posted and answered. In recipes using ANY nuts are they ALL meant to have been soaked and dehydrated first? Or is that always in the directions if needed? Thanks for this great site!
The Rawtarian
Dec 09, 2012
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Hi Richard, In my recipes you do not need to soak/dehydrate unless I specifiy to do so in the recipe :) Nuts should be dry (unless I clearly state otherwise). Hope this helps!
Richard Nelson
Dec 09, 2012
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Thank you so much! Putting my first batch of cracker dough in the dehydrator. You're wonderful!
The Rawtarian
Dec 11, 2012
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I am only as wonderful as the people who think me wonderful :) Fingers crossed that your crackers will turn out as you like it!
Annie
Jan 05, 2013
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I love love love loooooveeee this dressing. I use it with kale, tomato, and avocado (sometimes I add chicken bc I'm not entirely raw ;). Tastes just like a BBQ chicken salad!!
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The Rawtarian
Jan 11, 2013
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Mmm kale, tomato and avo combo sounds really great!!
Chelsea
Jan 07, 2013
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This was great! I used about 1/4cup vinegar, will probably use less next time, also would use less garlic-whew! but great taste and consistency. Thanks for awesome recipe!
The Rawtarian
Jan 11, 2013
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Thanks for your feedback Chelsea :) I like it garlicky and vinegary heehee. The nice thing is that it's a great recipe to tweak as you like it
Jennifer
Jan 10, 2013
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I've tried several ranch dressings, yours is the best! It's always in my fridge!
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The Rawtarian
Jan 11, 2013
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Hi Jennifer, so glad you are enjoying it :) Happy apping!
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