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RAW RANCH DRESSING RECIPE
This cashew-based raw ranch dressing is one of my most popular savory recipes. It really tastes like ranch! Just blend and serve. It keeps well too.
PREP TIME
5 min
TOTAL TIME
5 min
SHELF LIFE
5 days in fridge
SERVINGS
8 servings
EQUIPMENT
Vitamix blendor
Found in: Raw Salads and Salad Dressings
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
- ~ USE METRIC / 8 SERVINGS
Recipe Directions
- 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?
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Laura-Jane is The Rawtarian, a passionate raw vegan. What is a “raw vegan?” A raw vegan is someone who eats only raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds–none of which are ever heated above 105F (40.6 Celsius). That’s it. Raw vegan recipes include cookies, brownies, cakes, crackers, macaroni and cheese, cheesecake, and more. All made from fruit, vegetables, seeds, and nuts. No bread products, no dairy products, just raw, natural ingredients! There is a whole movement of “raw vegans” (or “raw fooders”) who invent and share creative raw food recipes. Raw vegans prepare recipes using blenders and food processors instead of ovens and microwaves! ”Like” The Rawtarian on Facebook, and visit her for more great recipe ideas at therawtarian.com