Dairy-Free Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

Creamy, zesty, and completely dairy-free, this Jalapeño Ranch Dressing is a flavor-packed alternative to traditional ranch that will elevate your meals. Made with soaked raw cashews for a velvety texture and infused with the bold kick of fresh jalapeño, this plant-based dressing is rich, vibrant, and irresistibly versatile. A medley of dried herbs like dill, parsley, and chives lends it a classic ranch taste, while a splash of apple cider vinegar and lemon juice brightens the flavors. Perfect for salads, dipping veggies, or drizzling over tacos, this vegan ranch is as wholesome as it is delicious—without a drop of dairy in sight. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus soaking time), this easy homemade recipe is gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and customizable for your heat preference. Try it as your new go-to condiment for guilt-free indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 medium Jalapeno
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried dill
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dried chives
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 2 hours, or until they are soft. For a quicker method, you can soak them in boiling water for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the cashews and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.

Step 3

In a blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews, water, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.

Step 4

Seed the jalapeno. For less heat, remove the seeds and ribs before adding it to the blender. For more heat, leave some seeds in.

Step 5

Pour in the unsweetened almond milk.

Step 6

Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a few times.

Step 7

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice, salt, or herbs to suit your taste.

Step 8

Transfer the dressing to a jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Optionally, sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top when serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(467.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	939.8

Total Fat 79.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1278.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 8.4g
Protein 22.9g	0%

Vitamin D 43.9IU	0%
Calcium 301.6mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 968.7mg	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: 72.1%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 18.6%