Paleo Homemade Ranch Dipping Sauce
Creamy, tangy, and completely dairy-free, this Paleo Homemade Ranch Dipping Sauce is a wholesome twist on the classic ranch dressing you love. Made with nutrient-rich soaked cashews, velvety coconut milk, and zesty apple cider vinegar, this sauce offers the perfect balance of flavors with fresh hints of garlic, dill, parsley, and chives. It’s quick to make with just 10 minutes of prep time (after soaking) and requires no cooking, making it an effortless addition to your paleo or clean eating lifestyle. Ideal as a veggie dip, a sauce for chicken wings, or a salad dressing, this homemade ranch is a versatile kitchen staple that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and irresistibly delicious. Whether you’re following a paleo diet or just looking for a healthier ranch alternative, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Coconut milk (full-fat, canned)
- 0.5 cup Cashews (soaked for 2 hours and drained)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
Begin by soaking the cashews. Place 0.5 cup of cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Allow them to soak for at least 2 hours.
Step 2
Once the cashews have soaked, drain and rinse them under cold water.
Step 3
In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, sea salt, black pepper, and 0.5 cup of water.
Step 4
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes, depending on your blender.
Step 5
Once fully blended, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to your taste.
Step 6
Pour the paleo ranch sauce into a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve the sauce cold as a dip for vegetables, with chicken wings, or use it as a salad dressing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (489.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1003.3 |
| Total Fat 90.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1218.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.1g | |
| Protein 20.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 111.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1251.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories