Raw ranch dressing recipe
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Prep Time
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Total Time
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Shelf Life
5 days in fridge
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups cashews
- 3/4 cup water (or a little more)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 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 dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Recipe Directions
- 1. Just throw everything in your high-speed blender and blend until smooth! Easy!
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
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Don't believe me that this could taste as good as old-school SAD (standard American diet) ranch? Just try it. I dare ya :)
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 a nice fresh carrot 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 use 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?
Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Calories, and Carbohydrates.
- This recipe is low in Sodium.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
Amounts per 76 g (3 oz) suggested serving
Name | Amount | % Daily |
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Calories | 228 | 9 % |
Protein | 4 g | 7 % |
Fat | 18 g | 23 % |
Carbohydrates | 14 g | 4 % |
Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3 % |
Sugars | 7 g | |
Calcium | 17 mg | 2 % |
Iron | 1.6 mg | 12 % |
Sodium | 296 mg | 13 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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Najla
May 19, 2015
Raw eating is very new to me. I plan to start eating raw next week. I was wondering if you have to use cashews in this recipe or can you substitute any other nut?
The Rawtarian
May 24, 2015
Hi Najla! You could try macadamia nuts. Cashews make dressings nice and creamy - other "hard" nuts won't work, but macadamias are a soft nut so might work!
marilyn
May 13, 2015
how long does the ranch dressing keep in the fridge after you make it?
The Rawtarian
May 16, 2015
Hi Marilyn! It will keep up to five days.
Tina
May 06, 2015
Tina's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
In the future I will leave the agave nectar OUT, I don't like sweet ranch!! It was a great recipe though!!
The Rawtarian
May 07, 2015
Thanks for sharing that, Tina. I'm glad you still liked it, though! :)
Katie
Apr 10, 2015
Katie's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
Best ranch dressing I've tried, vegan or non-vegan. Thanks for the recipe!
The Rawtarian
Apr 10, 2015
Awesome, Katie. Glad you like! :)
Ibsen
Feb 11, 2015
Ibsen 's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
Can I substitute Dill? I don't think I can find it here in Brazil.
The Rawtarian
Feb 12, 2015
Hi Ibsen,
You can omit the dill (leave it out completely)
EileenC
Feb 10, 2015
EileenC's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
OMG, I just made this, chilled it, and dipped some cauliflower in it to taste.....A-MAZING!!!!! It tastes so creamy and decadent, I'm in heaven! I assumed the cashews were to be soaked so I did that and the dressing came out a bit thinner than yours looks in the photo but it's fine because I wanted it to lightly toss it with my salad anyway. Even so, after chilling it, it coated the cauliflower beautifully. This will be my go-to creamy dressing and crudite dip from now on!! Thank you!!! x
The Rawtarian
Feb 10, 2015
So glad it turned out well for you, Eileen. It's one of my faves too :)
Kim
Jan 23, 2015
Kim's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
This ranch is OK, but it's definitely not SAD. It's way too sweet.I didn't understand the honey. My son liked it though and that's all that matters.
Violets Rain
Apr 25, 2015
Use a date or two to taste add a little water for processing! it is raw! and it is just sweet enough! Good luck!
The Rawtarian
Apr 28, 2015
Thanks for the tip, Violets!
The Rawtarian
Jan 23, 2015
Glad your son liked it, Kim. Usually it's the opposite :)
Dana
Jan 22, 2015
Could I use fresh dill? For the first time I only have fresh not dried.
The Rawtarian
Jan 23, 2015
Hi Dana.
Yes, you can use fresh dill. Just double the amount of dried :)
Leeanne
Jan 10, 2015
Leeanne's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
Oh, yummy yum. This is my first venture into making dressings and it turned out oh so good. Thank you so much.
The Rawtarian
Jan 11, 2015
That's so great, Leeanne! The Ranch Dressing is a good one to start with! :)
Sassy
Jan 08, 2015
Hi, I just found your site, as I'm contemplating going raw and this dressing sounds wonderful, by the way, but as I do everything with gusto, I wanted to ask someone who has been raw for quite some time, is maple syrup really considered raw? I'm from Vermont, the maple syrup state and my family make and sell our pure maple syrup and although it's pure natural sap from the trees, no additives, etc, it is cooked, ie boiled...therefore wouldn't this be a no no for a raw diet? Before reworking what can go in my cupboard and fridge, I just thought I'd check simply because I know how it's made where I understand many wouldn't. Thanks so much for any insight you can share and I'm making this ranch dressing tonight for the first time and I just can't wait! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
The Rawtarian
Jan 08, 2015
Hi Sassy!
Congrats on doing everything with gusto. I am the same :)
Sweeteners are a controversial topic in the raw world - many people use agave nectar, maple syrup or honey interchangeably depending on preference.
Agave nectar - highly refined, high GI,
Unpasteurized honey - not vegan (comes from bees)
Maple syrup - heated
Choose your preferred option :) I usually use local raw unpasteurized honey, but it isn't vegan, but I do know where my honey comes from!
Violets Rain
Apr 25, 2015
Again raw dates they are all raw as far as I know. anyway a date or two and a little water for processing. and use it if you want 100% raw! have fun, and good luck on your journey into raw Vegan!
The Rawtarian
Apr 28, 2015
:)
Heidi Williams
Nov 26, 2014
Heidi Williams's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
Amazing raw ranch dressing, tastes so fresh. I made 2 batches, I added some siracha to one for a little kick.
Thank you for all of your rawsome recipes!
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