Raw ranch dressing recipe
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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Comments
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 15, 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 21, 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 25, 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 :)
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 30, 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 13, 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
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