Vegan BBQ Ranch Dressing
This vegan BBQ Ranch Dressing is creamy with a smoky BBQ flavor. Enjoy it beyond salads. It's delicious on burritos, tacos, Buddha bowls, wraps, and more.
Servings: 3 small salads
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews soaked
- ½ cup non-dairy milk or more as needed to thin
- 2 Tablespoons BBQ sauce of choice
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoons fresh chives
- ½ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: cayenne pepper or chipotle powder for some added heat
Instructions
- Soak the cashews using one of the three soaking cashew methods.
- Then, place all the ingredients, leaving out the parsley and chives, into a NurtiBullet or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the parsley and chives once the dressing is fully blended. Transfer it to a jar or lidded container.
- Chill the dressing in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Give it a good stir before serving and, if needed, mix in more non-dairy milk to achieve your desired thickness.
Notes
- Allergy-Friendly Dressing: To create an allergy-friendly Creamy BBQ Ranch Dressing, replace the cashews with an equal amount of sunflower seeds or hemp seeds. If using sunflower seeds, soak and process them per the cashew instructions.
- When doubling the recipe, start with just ¾ teaspoon of salt and add more if needed after blending. You can also use a bit less plant milk for a thicker dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1small salad | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g