Vegan Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked for 15 minutes and drained, or ground raw cashews
• 2/3 cup plain unsweetened nondairy milk or 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 4 cloves roasted garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 to 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon dried chives (optional)

Directions

In a blender, combine the cashews, milk, salt, oil, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast, vinegar, parsley, thyme, and dill. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Add the chives (if using) and stir gently to combine.

Attribution

Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen by Richa Hingle