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- Makes ¾ cup
- Serving size: 1 Tbsp.
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Tangy, creamy ranch dressing that’s as healthful as it is delicious—this versatile sauce is a dream come true. If you don’t have a high-speed blender, like Vitamix brand, be sure to soak the cashews in cold water for at least 2 hours before making this dressing.
From mrsplantintexas.com
By Amy Johnson,
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews
- ¼ cup oil-free salsa
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Hot pepper sauce, such as Cholula, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender combine the first eight ingredients (through salt) and ¼ cup water. Cover and blend until smooth. If desired, season with hot sauce. Chill before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 Tbsp.): 35 calories, 2.2 g carbohydrates, 0.9 g protein, 2.7 g total fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 25 mg sodium, 0.3 g fiber, 0.4 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Comments (20)
(5 from 8 votes)Makes 3/4 cup but a serving size is 1 cup? So why not make the ingredients make up 1 cup?
Where can I find the nutrition facts for this recipe?
Hi Rita, We are currently working on adding nutritional information to all our recipes and anticipate for this feature to be live on the website in coming months. Please stay tuned for updates!
Correction in my typing: "I made & tasted it..." Sorry about that!
This recipe is SO delicious! I made & tasted it just as it was written and it was fantastic. After I added a bit of cumin, as suggested by another commenter, and that was delicious, as well. I will definitely be making this again! Thank you Mrs. Plant in TX and Forks over Knives!
Wow!! I could eat this dressing everyday!!
There was not enough volume to cover the blades of my vitamix. Had to ad lib. Needed a lot more seasoning. I'll let it rest overnight and taste it again in the morning. I soaked the cashews 2 hours in hot water.
I have a peanut and tree nut allergy. What is best to replace the cashews with? Also, does anyone have input with replacing mustard in a lot of the recipes that are on this site? I have an allergy to that as well.
If you can have seeds, sunflowerseeds are often a good replacement.
This is fantastic! It is versatile too, any mexican style dish could use this fabulous dressing.
I tried the exact recipe (no mods) but found it lacking in flavor. I added the hot sauce and that helped. I would recommend adding 1/4 tsp cumin and chili powder. That seemed to kick it up a notch
what is oil free salsa??
Had the same question.
Salsa that does not contain oil in the ingredients. Most don't.
This is honestly amazing. I eat salad because I know I should but with THIS dressing, the salad is my favourite part of the meal.
Very good recipe, I made it as written and it was good. I added dried minced onion and swapped out the water for almond milk and it turned out great
Surprisingly yummy! Will definitely make this again!
Wow! I was not expecting this to taste so delicious! So surprised!
I USED VERONIAS SALSA, NO DILL AND THE DRESSING IS THREW THE ROOF DELISH! THANK YOU!!
This was shockingly good! It has a creamy texture and a Midwestern "taco dip" taste. Color me pleased.