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Creamy Herb Ranch Dressing {dairy free}

March 6, 2021 by Erica Leave a Comment

Herbed Ranched Dressing

This is my new favorite dressing as far as dairy-free dressings go. I use it as a dairy-free crema to spread on spicy and tangy food like taco bowls, burrito bowls, and roasted protein and veggies.

Some things I love about this dressing:

  • There’s no oil in it
  • It’s dairy free
  • It has greens it it
  • It lasts at least a week or so in the fridge
  • It also works great as a dip

I use it as the base for other dressings as well, and it’s very easy to adjust. You can make it thick, or thin it out by adding more water. I like the way the fresh greens give it a green hue, which reminds me that I’m eating greens.

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Creamy Herb Ranch Dressing {dairy free}

You can use any fresh greens here you'd like, I just happen to like the mild flavor of cilantro and parsley.
This dressing is thick, so feel free to thin in out a bit with more water until it reaches a consistency you like. If you're adding up to a 1/4 cup more water, I recommend adding up to 3 tablespoons of lemon juice (versus 2 tablespoons).
You can use lime juice in place of lemon juice.
Servings: 24 tablespoons
Calories: 30kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked in water for a few hours and rinsed; or soak in hot water for at least 10 minutes
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice about 1 large lemon or lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup parsely leaves
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Instructions

  • Combine the soaked cashews and water in a high speed blender or food processor, and blend until creamy and smooth.
  • Add the lemon, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cilantro, and parsley and pulse to mix it up.
  • Use this as a dressing for salads, as a dip, in sauces, etc. Store sealed in the refrigerator for a few weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten-Free, Lactose Free, Low Carb | Keto, Low Sugar, Paleo, Plant-based, Quick & Easy, Salads, Sauces & Dressings, Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), Vegetarian

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Measurement equivalents

1 tablespoon 3 teaspoons
1/4 cup 4 tablespoons
1 cup 8 ounces
1 teaspoon 5 ml
1 tablespoon 15 ml

Temperature conversions

Gas Mark Fahrenheit Celsius
  1/4  225  110
  1/2  250  130
    1  275  140
    2  300  150
    3  325  170
    4  350  180
    5  375  190
    6  400  200
    7  425  220
    8  450  230
    9  475  240

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I create recipes using simple, nutrient-dense ingredients, staying as close to the earth as possible.

One of my boys was diagnosed with Crohn’s, which inspired me to start Comfy Belly, and create recipes to share my love of good, healthy food. Read More →

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