Dairy-Free Chipotle Ranch

Elevate your meals with this zesty and creamy Dairy-Free Chipotle Ranch, a bold twist on the classic ranch dressing that’s perfect for plant-based eaters and spice enthusiasts alike. Made with soaked raw cashews as a velvety base and infused with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, this dairy-free dressing delivers a luscious texture and a spicy kick. Balanced with hints of apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and maple syrup, and seasoned with aromatic herbs like dill and parsley, this versatile sauce is ready in just 10 minutes of prep time. Whether drizzled over salads, used as a dip for fresh veggies, or slathered on tacos, this recipe is a flavorful addition to your kitchen repertoire. Plus, it’s completely vegan, gluten-free, and can be stored for up to a week—perfect for meal prep and beyond.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place raw cashews in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for at least 30 minutes to soften.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 3

In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, 1 cup of fresh water, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and maple syrup.

Step 4

Add garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, paprika, chipotle peppers, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Step 5

Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Add more lemon juice for acidity or an extra chipotle pepper for spice.

Step 7

Transfer the chipotle ranch to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve as a dressing for salads, a dip for veggies, or a sauce for tacos.

Step 9

Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(470.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	733.6

Total Fat 51.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1689.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 24.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118.7mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 1120.4mg	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: 59.0%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 28.8%