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

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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The Rawtarian
Mar 28, 2014
I usually use dried dill - if using fresh, double the amount
Wendy Bonilla
Mar 12, 2014
Wendy Bonilla's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
Hi :-)
Can this dressing be refrigerated. I'm making it tonight and just wondering if I can place in the refrigerator until tomorrow. You know, for tomorrow salad :-)
Thanx
The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2014
Hi Wendy,
Yes definitely! Refrigerate :) It needs to be refrigerated. It'll solidify a bit, but you can let it sit out for a few minutes before eating and it'll soften again
Roz Raw
Feb 13, 2014
Roz Raw's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
Wow! As usual I am blown away by your recipes. This is great as dip, on salad or like mayo on a wich. I also made vegan cobb salads for my boys with this and they LOVED it! Also wanted to say that your pizza crust using almond pulp is the BOMB. Love using them for guacamole, little sandwiches and raw cheezes. I have yet to make pizza with it, but I plan on it! Best recipe using the pulp btw! Thank you, thank you , namaste!!!!
The Rawtarian
Mar 01, 2014
You are so very welcome, Roz. Sounds like your family is with you on this, too?
Bama
Feb 12, 2014
Are the Cashews roasted? New to this kind of eating and love ranch dressing. So wondering what kind of cashews to buy to try this. Thanks
The Rawtarian
Mar 06, 2014
Hi Bama,
You want unsalted, unroasted cashews
Bama
Mar 06, 2014
Bama's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
Thank you for your reply. I found the raw cashews and made it. It is great. I only had fresh dill and honey. It might take a bit less than 3 tablespoons of honey. It was still so good and I put some in a container for my salad when we went out to eat with friends and they all want the recipe. I am making more today
The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2014
Awesome Bama!
Tracy
Feb 10, 2014
Tracy's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
This dressing is so tasty, my 2 daughters (5 yr & 2 yr old) are actually inhaling their salads at dinner and requesting seconds!!!!!
The Rawtarian
Mar 01, 2014
ah, nothing to make a mother happier than her kids loving salads!
LeahBelle
Jan 15, 2014
This was amazing. I had my doubts but it's food like this that gives me home for sustaining this lifestyle. Thank you!
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The Rawtarian
Jan 16, 2014
That's what I love to hear, LeahBelle :)
Rarose
Nov 06, 2013
rawrose's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
I made this tonight and my picky little eater scarfed down on the carrot sticks because she had the dip to keep her going! I'll get some broccoli to go with it. Thanks for the recipe.
The Rawtarian
Nov 06, 2013
Woohoo! When picky eaters go for it that means you're doing something right, Rose!
Soulfulll
Oct 14, 2013
Soulfulll's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
Made this last week. It tastes just like ranch. I took Vegan44's advice and added a red bell pepper. Yum!
The Rawtarian
Oct 14, 2013
Perfect for at the computer snacking ;) I love your pics! What kind of work do you do?
HeatherH
Oct 13, 2013
HeatherH's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
I love this dressing, but every time I make it I wonder if the cashews should be soaked first?
The Rawtarian
Oct 13, 2013
I don't, but you can if you like Heather :)
It certainly won't hurt, so I say, go for it if the universe is telling you to do so. :)
gloria
Oct 08, 2013
gloria's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
i love this dressing but i dont want to waste a drop of it and this recipe makes a lot. my question is can this be frozen
The Rawtarian
Oct 09, 2013
Hi Gloria, I don't think it would freeze very well. When I have leftovers I dehydrate them. Do you have a dehydrator? You can turn them into kale chips or even just dehydrate the dressing itself into parmesan-style crispies :)
Gloria
Oct 07, 2013
Gloria's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
Made this tonight for my spinach salad and it was so good..but then again all of your recipes are good.
The Rawtarian
Oct 07, 2013
I try :) :) Glad you liked Gloria :)
MittenMaker
Oct 03, 2013
ChrissiFisher's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
Fab! Haven't had real dressing in months because of food intolerances. This is awesome!
The Rawtarian
Oct 06, 2013
So glad you like it, Chrissi! Must taste especially good after not having dressing in so long ;)
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