Raw Ranch Dressing Recipe Video

Raw food author and chef Jennifer Cornbleet shares how to prepare a delicious dairy-free ranch dressing using soaked cashews. Having a delicious, creamy salad dressing on hand makes it easier to get everyone in your household -- from finicky kids to stubborn grown-ups -- excited about eating their vegetables. In this video, Jennifer Cornbleet shares her raw, dairy-free version of the all-American favorite: ranch dressing.

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings8
CuisineFeel
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group,

Ingredients

 Cashews1 Cup (16 tbs) (soaked)
 Water3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Fresh lemon juice2 Tablespoon
 Garlic powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Onion powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Natural salt1 Pinch

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 93 Calories from Fat 60

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7 g11%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g6.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 34.2 mg1.4%

Total Carbohydrates 6 g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 3 g6.1%

Vitamin A 0.02% Vitamin C 3.2%

Calcium 0.8% Iron 6.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Soak the cashew nuts in water for a few hours. Drain off the water.
2. Squeeze the lemon for the juice.
3. Mince the basil and dill leaves.

MAKING
4. In a blender, put the soaked cashews, water, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a blender and process until smooth and creamy. If it is thick then, add more water and blend.
5. Add the basil and dill weed and pulse briefly, just to mix.

SERVING
6. Serve this drizzled over any salad of choice.

TIPS
Stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, Ranch Dressing will keep for five days.
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