Dairy-Free Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Dairy-Free Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and a medley of colorful veggies, this wholesome dish is as visually appealing as it is nutritious. The star of the show is the creamy, tangy homemade ranch dressing, made entirely without dairy by blending cashews, unsweetened almond milk, and zesty lemon juice with fresh herbs like parsley and dill. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy, plant-based recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or a crowd-pleasing addition to any gathering. Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or just looking for a fresh twist on a classic, this salad will have you reaching for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 cup Red onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 cup Cashews
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables. Rinse the romaine lettuce and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place it into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and shred the carrot using a box grater or a julienne peeler. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 5

In a blender, combine cashews, unsweetened almond milk, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Blend until smooth to form the base of the ranch dressing. Adjust the consistency with additional almond milk if needed.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh parsley and dill. Stir these into the blended dressing base.

Step 7

Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the dressing. Blend again until everything is well combined.

Step 8

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings to your preference.

Step 9

Dress the salad with the homemade ranch dressing before serving, or serve the dressing on the side for guests to add to their personal taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1337.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	617.2

Total Fat 33.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1491.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 21.6g
Protein 23.6g	0%

Vitamin D 43.9IU	0%
Calcium 569.9mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 2630.9mg	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: 44.6%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 41.4%