Dairy-Free BBQ Ranch Dressing

Elevate your salads, snacks, and meals with this creamy, tangy, and smoky Dairy-Free BBQ Ranch Dressing! Made with raw cashews, almond milk, and a touch of vegan BBQ sauce, this plant-based dressing delivers all the luscious texture and bold flavor of classic ranch without a drop of dairy. Infused with a blend of garlic, dill, parsley, and smoked paprika, it strikes the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and subtly sweet, thanks to a hint of maple syrup. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce can be used as a salad dressing, a dip for veggies, or even a topping for burgers and roasted veggies. With keywords like "vegan ranch," "BBQ dressing," and "dairy-free recipes," this recipe is your go-to for easy, crowd-pleasing flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 cup raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
• 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons vegan BBQ sauce

Directions

Step 1

Start by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for at least 10 minutes to soften them. This will help create a smooth texture for the dressing.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then transfer them to a blender.

Step 3

Add the unsweetened almond milk, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and maple syrup to the blender.

Step 4

Blend the ingredients on high speed until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. If the dressing is too thick, you can add a little more almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 5

Once smooth, add the vegan BBQ sauce to the blender and pulse a few times to combine. You want the BBQ flavor to be well integrated without completely over-blending.

Step 6

Taste the dressing and adjust any seasonings to your preference.

Step 7

Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the Dairy-Free BBQ Ranch Dressing over salads, as a dip, or as a sauce for various dishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(268.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	445.3

Total Fat 27.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 795.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.5g
Protein 11.9g	0%

Vitamin D 43.9IU	0%
Calcium 265.9mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 624.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.9%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 36.9%