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    Home » recipes » salad » Vegan Ranch Salad Dressing

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: May 24, 2022 · published: Aug 7, 2017 · About 3 minutes to read this article. Leave a Comment

    Vegan Ranch Salad Dressing

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    Today’s salad dressing recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Creamy, vibrant, zesty, satisfying and a classic, gone vegan: Vegan Ranch Dressing.

    And today I am pairing this dressing with curly kale for a few serving suggestions like a Vegan Ranch BBQ Bowl. Ranch-tossed kale is topped with sticky-sweet tempeh cubes, warm chunks of my favorite cornbread, avocado and sliced peaches too. Video for the dressing too!…

    Wrap serving suggestion..

    Goodies in a wrap, ranch-tossed kale, spicy hummus, pumpkin seeds, avocado..

    Serve your salad in a wrap..

    Entree bowl! Kale, cornbread, BBQ tempeh, avocado, summer peaches..

    Cornbread is a perfect pairing with ranch-anything!

    Vegan Ranch Dressing. This recipe is cashew-based with a tangy accent from plain yogurt and lemon. Loads of spices like pepper, garlic and a hint of smoky paprika. This dressing really satisfied my creamy ranch craving. I poured it over a giant bowl of freshly chopped romaine lettuce. Tossed. And devoured the entire bowl of lettuce – no topping, nothing, just ranch and salad. That is all you really need when it comes to a good ranch! This recipe is dairy-free, vegan. Hope you love it!

    To Make the Bowl:

    – Toss kale and any other veggies with the ranch dressing. (recipe below)
    – Whip up some BBQ Tempeh (recipe here)
    – Top with sliced avocado and peaches.
    – Top with my favorite cornbread, sliced into cubes or triangles, or even crumbled over top.
    – Drizzle additional dressing over top if desired.

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    Vegan Ranch Salad Dressing

    This creamy, dairy-free ranch is cashew-based and has loads of tangy, peppery flavor. Whip this up in a blender and fall in love with your salad greens all over again!
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    Prep: 2 mins
    Cook: 5 mins
    Total: 7 mins
    Servings: 2 cups

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon vegan mayo
    • 1 cup raw cashews (no soaking required)
    • ¼ cup plain yogurt, vegan (almond-based recipe used)
    • 1 cup water
    • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or ¾ teaspoon fine black pepper)
    • ½ teaspoon pink salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon smoky paprika (optional)
    • 2-3 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • ⅛ teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon maple or agave syrup (optional)
    • Optional herbs: fold in 2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley if you want a fresh herb accent

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend from low to high until smooth. You really want to blend on high for a good minute to smooth everything out.
    • Pour the dressing into a salad dressing-worthy container, one with a lid works best – otherwise use plastic wrap to seal. Chill in the fridge for at least twenty minutes before serving. Store in fridge. The salad dressing lasts up to 4-5 days in the fridge. If the dressing thickens too much after a few days, you can add a splash of water or lemon juice to thin things out. Shake well before pouring.
    recipe author: Kathy Patalsky
    Salad, salad dressing
    American
    cashews, dairy-free, easy, food, ranch dressing, recipe, salad dressing, vegan
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    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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