Vegan Ranch Dressing
PREP TIME: 5 MINS
COOK TIME: 2 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 7 MINS
YIELDS: 24 SERVINGS (1 TBSP PER SERVING)
NUTRITIONAL INFO
CALORIES: 19
FAT: 2 GRAMS
PROTEIN: 1 GRAM
CARBS: 1 GRAM
INGREDIENTS
½ cup raw cashews
1 cup plain unsweetened soy milk
2 tbsp white vinegar
¾ tsp salt or to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried parsley
Pepper to taste
Pinch of dill (optional)
For Nut Free Version:
½ cup canned white beans
½ cup plain unsweetened soy milk*
1½ tbsp white vinegar
½ tsp salt or to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried parsley
Pepper to taste
Pinch of dill (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
1). Place all ingredients except for parsley and dill (if using) in a small blender attachment.
2). Blend until smooth and creamy, transfer to a small glass container with a lid and mix in dried parsley and dill if using. Adjust any seasonings to taste.
*For a thicker ranch just add less soy milk.
NOTES
*For a thicker ranch just add less soy milk.
Ohhh I can’t wait to try this one!! Thanks Kiki!
Is there a reason you use soy milk instead of almond? I notice you use soy milk quite a bit. I’m just curious, I’m still learning about this way of eating.
Soy milk makes things a little creamier.
Hemp milk too but use alittle less
Almond milk is one of (if not the number one) worst/least sustainable plant based milks
Why is that? I make my own almond milk because I can’t use soy. Is there something I can use that is better than almond?
Oat milk is good
Almonds require an enormous amount of water to grow
I can only use oat milk hope it works! I’m using beans as well ?
How did it turn out with the beans?
WOW! I made this last night. My husband and daughter gobbled up a ton of veggies dipped in this. I used 1/2 the salt and only a tiny pinch of dill. AMAZING!!!
This is amazing! Both my kids loved it. Made it with sunflower seeds because my son is allergic to all tree nuts.
Did you have to adjust any other measurements when using 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds instead?
This looks delicious. I make ranch dressing with silken tofu, instead of cashews, for even lower caloric density. It’s also so yummy
This is how I make mine too
Sounds great! What is your recipe?
Could you share your recipe? The above recipe sounds delicious but is too high in calories for me- thanks!
Hi, the nut free recipe would be lower in calories than the tofu one I would think , although silken tofu does make it super creamy . The beans in Plantiful Kiki’s would help cream it up without the added calories
Can I ask how much tofu would you use in place of the cashews?
Oh I am going to try that with this recipe. I do make mayo with silken tofu but I made this according to the recipe first. As written, it was too thin for my liking and it separated in the fridge (not a big deal but the tofu should hold longer). Thx to you and to you, Kiki!
Charlotte, can I get that recipe as well? I have a few packages of tofu I need to use up
Can I use walnuts instead of cashews?
Good idea I was trying to figure out a substitute for cashews because my son is allergic to Tree Nuts.
Thanks for the idea.
I am happy everyone is enjoying the ranch as much as we are! I love seeing everyone adjust to their taste. I was finally able to update the recipe to have a nut-free version using white beans and less vinegar. Thank you for sharing the tofu option for those that like that.
Just made this and love it! I added a little smoked paprika to mine though – yum!
Cant locate the nut free version, with the white beans and vinegar
Finally I can eat more salads. Thank you for this.
Oh my gosh ???? Can’t wait to try, I MISS RANCH! it’s been years of dairy free & I haven’t found a good replacement
I’ve used almond silk yogurt. Its close.
Yum!!!
Yum ?
Looking forward to making this. Thank you so much!
Oh, I can’t wait to try this! Thank you KiKi!
I can’t wait to try this. I’ve been looking for a simple ranch recipe. I don’t like most dressings except for ranch. I’m not into soy milk so I’m sure I can substitute that for almond milk.
I just tried this recipe with almond milk tonight and it was super runny, not creamy at all. I would highly suggest a much more creamier heavy dense milk like soy. lol Lesson learned!
Should I soak the cashews first? Is dried dill good to use or should it be fresh? Thank you!
When I make this dressing I use 3/4 cup, not 1 cup, of soy milk. It turns out nice and thick. Love it!!
Just use less milk
I used unsweetened Almond milk in this recipe and I substitute about half of the milk with silken tofu and it makes it thicker. So, so good! The closest thing to traditional ranch I have found.
Wow, this recipe looks delicious and has simple ingredients. Thank you.
Made it, loved it! ?
Thank you for sharing your recipe.
I made the ranch dressing, and it is truly amazing! Thank you so so much for sharing! My little one helped me make it, and she loved it as well.
Delicious. I used apple cider vinegar instead of white and is soooooooo yummy.
I made it… is was yummy… I used about 1/3 cup cashews… 1/4 cup silken… I didn’t have white vinegar so used white wine vinegar… is was delicious…
I can’t wait to try this !
made this tonight to eat on a buffalo baked potato with a large side of cucumber slices. Delish!
I made this dressing today.. sooo good! Thank you Kiki! Happy Thanksgiving!
I just made it as written, and it’s delicious! @Jenn Price – Ooooh, your dinner sounds delicious.. I am going to search for a Buffalo Baked Potato recipe. (I am assuming it’s a potato with the buffalo wing sauce with a dab of Kiki’s ranch??
Kiki, I just discovered you… and have made all of your dressings and made some of your TG recipes. All have been amazing. I am on week 3 of my plant based journey… and like you and your hubby, we stopped the other food “cold turkey” and we are loving it! Thanks for your positive posts!
Kiki! I’ve made many vegan ranch dressings and have thrown a lot of them out, but yours is the best! Even my non-plant based family members liked it! The only changes I made to it was adding more dill – about 1/2 tsp. – and about 1/2 tsp. of maple syrup (next time I might add a date instead). Love it!!
Just made this and it is amazing! Mixed it with a little buffalo sauce and baked buffalo cauliflower for a buffalo cauliflower salad!
We made your dressing twice now and changed the salt to a 1/2 teaspoon. My teenage daughter even says the first batch was too salty with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Otherwise, it’s a great replacement! :oD Thank you!
How much tofu?
Just tried it this morning on my salad…this was delicious!!! Fantastic recipe
can you sub white beans for cashews?
Yes! I added this variation to the recipe page. It isn’t the same, but still tasty.
I am allergic to cashews . Any suggestions? Have you tasted these suggestions too ?
I added a white bean version. I don’t like it as much, but my husband thought it was great.
Can I use walnuts instead of cashews?
Oh my goodness, I just watched you latest video and found this ranch dressing. Like you, I have been missing it especially as a dipping sauce for veggies. I just made it and it was scrumptious!
Your cheese sauce and this dressing are the absolute best that I have tried since following WFPB!!! I’ve thrown away quite a few trials.
Thank you so much!! I also got your cookbook for Christmas and I’m loving it too! Love your simplicity!
This was absolutely delicious!! Thank you!! My daughter gobbled it up with some French fries and cucumbers! I did too!! ❤️❤️
Can I use Almond Milk?
Any plant milk should work, but they all do have a different flavor and consistency. Give it a try and let others know how it turned out!
I used unsweetened almond milk with this recipe all of the time and it’s great. I also sub half of the milk with tofu to make it thicker. My favorite dressing recipe ever!
I made this one and omgee! Little taste of heaven…I couldn’t get enough drizzled this baby on my potatoes too!
This is the best ranch! Definitely my go to dip and dressing.
So good, thank you!
This is the best ranch dip I have made since I went plant-based in 2014!!! I swapped the soy milk for unsweetened plain coconut yogurt.
My not vegan recipe calls for lime juice instead of vinegar so I made this and subbed with lime juice. So good! Thank you Kiki!
Hello, thank you for posting a nut free version of this recipe. I tried the recipe using water instead of soy milk and it was a little running but it worked out really good and I think this will be a head going forward. Keep up the good work.
I doubled the recipe and used a full can of coconut milk because it was what I had. Very tasty!
So good! I used almond milk because that’s what I had on hand and 2 garlic cloves and it was ah-mazing! Thank you for figuring this one out!
This is the most amazing dressing!! Fabulous work! I enjoy putting 1 full teaspoon of dill in mine. Thank you for such inspirational content! You are a gift to the world!
How long is this good for in the fridge?
Usually about a week. How often you open the container might make a difference. I recommend using two smaller mason jars instead of a large one if you want to get a few extra days in the fridge.
Love, love this dressing. Thank you Kiki! ❤️ Had missed my ranch dressing so much and had tried several without success. This one is a keeper.
Kiki – Another GREAT tasting recipe!! I tried this with plain almond milk because I cannot have soy and it was delicious!! Thank you for making such great recipes for us!!
What is the lowest fat version I’m guessing beans versus adding nuts and what milk would be least fat?
Do you know how long this will keep good for in the fridge?
Kiki, this ranch was SOOO GOOD! My family LOVED it! I used half the salt and also added 2 pinches of dried dill. We have not had a vegan ranch that we have really enjoyed until this recipe. Thank you so very much for sharing your creation :) BIG HUG !
Amazing!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
This is hands down the BEST homemade vegan ranch I have tried! I was starting to loose hope that I would find one close to the real thing as that was a hard one to not have anymore! One thing I do to reduce fat instead of beans (since I don’t like the bean flavor as much) is sub some of the cashews for almond butter powder and it maintains the original flavor! Just an idea! Thank you for this recipe ?!
How much almond butter to replace how many cashews?
Great recipe, as always! I’ve been making this for a few months now. Instead of vinegar, I have started using dill pickle juice (which is basically just vinegar with garlic and salt and dill). I adjust the salt accordingly. It has become a good way to use up some dill pickle juice so it isn’t wasted and to add flavour to a great dip!
Dill pickle juice sounds like an excellent sub for vinegar. I need to try. I made the mistake of not reading ingredient list on new carton of soy milk and it contained sugar, which made for quite an interesting dressing flavor. I added lemon and more vinegar trying to tone down sweet taste, but I may add dill juice to see if it helps. Thanks for the idea.
Omg so good!!!! It was a bit thin (used almond milk) so I just threw a few more cashews in. I’ll definitely try the bean one so I can eat it in greater quantities because this is my new favorite condiment/dressing/sauce.
Well done on another amazing recipe, Kiki! Keep ‘em coming.
Word of warning: read the ingredient list on soy milk carton. Aldi carries Simply Nature organic vanilla and original options. One would think the original would be unsweetened, but I was wrong, VERY WRONG. I made the dressing and it was a sweetened creamy dressing, which is OK for what it is, but tastes NOTHING like ranch dressing. I had to do some major doctoring with seasonings, more vinegar and lemon to cut the sweetness. Can anyone recommend a good brand of “unsweetened” soy milk?
Trader Joe has a good unsweetened soy milk and also Westsoy
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I made her ranch dressing.
Word of warning: read the ingredient list on soy milk carton. Aldi carries Simply Nature organic vanilla and original options. One would think the original would be unsweetened, but I was wrong, VERY WRONG. I made the dressing and it was a sweetened creamy dressing, which is OK for what it is, but tastes NOTHING like ranch dressing. I had to do some major doctoring with seasonings, more vinegar and lemon to cut the sweetness. I’ll need to search for a brand of soy milk without sugar.
I made this a few days ago. It is the best ranch dressing I’ve ever made! And the easiest. I made it with no modifications. Much better than recipes with more cashews that were soaked.
I like WestSoy- only soy beans and water. I got it off Amazon but be careful as prices are all over the place.
I’ve tried this recipe, it is AMAZING truly , I tried it both with beans and cashews – hands down the best truly amazing thank you for sharing this
I know the question was not for me …but almonds or nuts in general are @70%fat out of the total number of calories …soy is @40 fat of total number of calories…so is lower in fat (big thing in McDougall approach)and creamier….is crazy that out of all beans soy have the highest fat content (40%)
Not sure how long. Rarely do we have any left after a week.
How did you like it with the beans?? It did you do a combination of both?
Thanks for trying this and reporting back. I knew it would be good. But, others opinions really matter. Thanks Kiki and Kim.
That would be a great alternative school. Here in California they don’t want you to bring nuts to school (K-12) for fear of accidental allergic reactions.
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Tried making this tonight with white beans instead of nuts, came out great! (Although I was going by the nuts recipe instead of the beans recipe below it ::doh:: and it came out pretty watery lol)
Jodi – I had heard that and forgot, thanks for the reminder!
I believe it’s because of the amount of water almonds take to grow and the amount of almonds to make the almond milk. Avacados and almonds are 2 crops that use the most water/earth’s resources.
Can you use creamy cashew milk? It’s creamy and rich too!
I made a double batch yesterday of this using beans in place of cashews. I added dill after it was mixed up. It is amazing.
The only thing I did differently , today I added about 2 ounces of silk unsweetened plain yogurt to half of my double batch to create a dip. It added a creaminess to it. SO good! thanks Kiki
I will not lie. I did not have high expectations for this dressing. Totally proven wrong. It’s very close to ranch! I did use 3/4 c of the soy milk and it was perfect. Another great recipe!
I am brand new to the vegan world due to nursing a baby with food allergies/ intolerances. I can’t have soy, dairy or gluten. In the vegan ranch, can I use almond, oat or coconut milk instead of the soy milk?
Yes. I use almond milk.
This recipe is amazing. I used my homemade almond milk (which is thicker than store bought) and I added lots of dill. Holy cow. This dressing is officially a staple in my home. I also added some cucumber to it, and it reminds me of tzatziki sauce. It’s beyond amazing. 10 stars.
Too bad the option for thicker ranch was only mentioned at the end. Next time.
Has anyone tried substituting the white vinegar with apple cider vinergar ? If so, did it taste as good?
Yes, I did. It was really good. Gives it more of a buttermilk ranch flavor. I find this recipe too runny though… I either have to reduce the milk or increase the cashews to thicken it up some.
I just made this. I’m literally obsessed.
This ranch is great! I made is successfully using 3/4 cup plain almond yogurt and 1/4 cup oat milk. Came out delicious! I soaked the nuts for a couple hours beforehand and was able to blend it well just using my immersion blender. My go to homemade ranch from now on! Thank you for a great recipe.
How long does this last in the fridge? I made mine over a week ago and still have a full jar–hate to throw it out.
Wow… just wow!! I made this recipe today but with almond milk (I’m allergic to soy) and it turned out so delicious!! I did add more cashews (maybe an additional 1/4 cup) to make it thicker. Thank you so much Kiki, your recipes are helping me and the family eat healthier!
Kiki, I know you said your family eats it so fast you don’t have to worry about how long it lasts… but I wondered about making a larger amount and freezing it? Have you ever tried it? PS Just found you via Chef AJ’s Weight Loss Summit and I identify with you so much- age (when you started), height/build, hubby’s personality/preferences, kids’ ages, etc. You are inspiring!