Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Creamy, smoky, and bursting with bold flavors, this Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing is the perfect plant-based condiment to elevate your meals. Made with a base of raw cashews blended to velvety perfection, it’s infused with zesty lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a tantalizing mix of spices, including chipotle powder, smoked paprika, and dried dill. Nutritional yeast adds a savory depth, while fresh parsley brightens the flavor profile. This dairy-free dressing is incredibly versatile—use it as a salad topper, a dip for veggies, or a drizzle for tacos and grain bowls. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe is an irresistible fusion of creamy and spicy that will keep you coming back for more. Perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 0.75 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried dill
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Chipotle powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 10 minutes to soften.

Step 2

After soaking, drain and rinse the cashews thoroughly, then transfer them to a blender.

Step 3

Add the water, unsweetened almond milk, fresh lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar to the blender with the cashews.

Step 4

Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.

Step 5

Add the Dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Step 6

Blend again until all ingredients are well combined and the dressing is smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley until evenly distributed throughout the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing into a jar or an airtight container and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Enjoy this versatile vegan chipotle ranch dressing over salads, as a dip, or drizzled over your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(505.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	745.2

Total Fat 52.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1414.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 8.3g
Protein 29.6g	0%

Vitamin D 43.9IU	0%
Calcium 341.9mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 1350.3mg	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: 59.3%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 25.9%