GUYS! I’m currently snacking on this vegan ranch dip and typing this from a couch. MY COUCH! We ditched our old, tattered couch at the dump back in Philly. When we came to CA, we spent about one week without a couch.
There was lots of laying on the floor, propping ourselves up against walls, and creative sitting. Turns out it takes a while to order furniture, get it delivered, etc. etc.
Welp, our couch finally arrived and I’m sitting on it 🙂
Anyway, I’ve been thinking a lot about this cashew aioli. I’ve been wanting to make another vegan dip option that was full of flavor. And so, this cool creamy cashew ranch dip was born.
I’m pretty obsessed with the flavor and I dipped allll kinds of veggies in it. I think my fave were the rainbow carrots, because they sooo pretty.
Ingredients for Vegan Ranch Dip:
- Raw cashews: I like using raw cashew because they become super creamy once you soak them. Roasted cashews would work and add another fun flavor to the dip, they just will make for a chunkier dip. Also, make sure to get unsalted nuts!
- Water: We’ll use some water for soaking the nuts and then separate, clean water for blending the dip.
- Apple cider vinegar: This will add some tartness to the ranch that we know and love.
- Garlic: Always need some garlic!
- Celery seed: This will be the key ingredient in making it that ranch flavor we love!
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Fresh chives
- Fresh dill
- Extra virgin olive oil
How to make cashew vegan ranch dip:
First, soak the cashews ahead of time. You want to do this 2+ hours before you make the dip.
Drain the cashews and discard the water. In your food processor, process the cashews, fresh water, and apple cider vinegar until combined.
Add the garlic cloves, celery seed, onion powder, and sea salt and process again until combined and smooth. My food processor makes things more “rustic” looking (aka not as smooth), but depending on your kitchen appliance, yours may be smoother!
Transfer to a bowl and fold in the dill and chives. Drizzle the top with extra virgin olive oil, and additional chopped herbs. Serve with your favorite veggies
More vegan dips to try:
- Sesame Tahini Hummus
- Eggplant Red Pepper Baba Ganoush
- Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Hemp Dip
- Horseradish Beet Dip
Recipe
Vegan Cashew Ranch Dip
This recipe for vegan ranch dip is simple, very creamy, and made with cashews. This ranch dip is the perfect dairy free appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cashews, soaked for 2+ hours and drained
- 3/4 cup water (fresh, clean water – not the one you used for the soaking)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons celery seed
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in water 2+ hours before you make the dip.
- Drain the cashews of any excess water.
- In your food processor, process the cashews, new clean water (not the soaking water), and apple cider vinegar until combined.
- Add the garlic cloves, celery seed, onion powder, and sea salt and process again until combined and smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and fold in the dill and chives.
- Drizzle the top with extra virgin olive oil, and additional chopped herbs.
Tips
If you’re in need of a vegan ranch dressing, just thin it out with your favorite milk!
Nutrition Info:
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 66mg
- Fat: 17.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12.2g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 5.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Enjoy!! xo
This is AWESOME!!!! I love healthier ranch alternatives. I entertain a lot and people always get cranky when there’s no ranch! I get bored of a Greek Yogurt base, and the store-bought versions totally freak me out.
Yes!! I love switching it up and using cashews! Let me know if you make it!! xo
Wow, this is so clever! I love that cashews can pretty much be a substitution for anything!
This is really tasty!! It has a nice ranch flavour and it’s going in my recipe folder! Easy and fresh and yummy!!
Yay! I’m so happy you love it!! xo
Hit at parties!!
I make this recipe as a filling for puff pastry and it’s delicious. I get a basic vegan puff pastry at a local Aldi and go from there. I made this for a few parties now, since even my non vegan friends love it. One of my friends even put me in charge of “catering” her birthday party, in major part because of this recipe. So thank you, you made something really great <3
10/10 would recommend!! 😀
How amazing is that?!! I need to try it in some puff pastry, I love that idea! Sending you lots of love!! xo
I have been looking for a ranch dip that I like for ever, and I finally found it. The only thing I did differently was process it in my Vitamix because I wanted a smooth texture. I have a narrow-bottomed VM, and it worked (with my tampering it.) Now I am off to discard the 50 other ranch dip recipes I have saved. Thank you!
Nice! I’ll have to try it in my vitamix 🙂 I’m so happy you love it!