Vegan Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

Spice up your salad game with this creamy and bold Vegan Jalapeño Ranch Dressing! Made with raw cashews as a luscious base, this plant-based dressing is infused with the zesty flavors of fresh jalapeño, tangy lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, while dried herbs like dill, parsley, and chives bring a classic ranch twist. Perfect for drizzling over salads, dipping veggies, or even as a spread, this dairy-free recipe is as versatile as it is flavorful. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep, it’s not only quick and easy but also packed with wholesome ingredients like nutritional yeast for a savory depth. Whether you're vegan or just looking to try something new, this homemade jalapeño ranch is a delicious, healthier alternative to store-bought dressings.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 0.75 cup Water
• 1 medium Fresh jalapeno, seeds removed and chopped
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried dill
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried chives
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 10-15 minutes to soften.

Step 2

Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender along with 0.75 cup of fresh water, chopped jalapeno, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and nutritional yeast.

Step 3

Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Blend again until all ingredients are well combined and the dressing is smooth.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to preference.

Step 7

Transfer the dressing to a jar or an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Stir before serving. The dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(371.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	704.6

Total Fat 49.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1215.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 8.3g
Protein 28.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 92.0mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 1113.2mg	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: 59.1%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 26.0%