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Tangy, creamy ranch dressing that’s as healthful as it is delicious—this versatile sauce is a dream come true. If you don’t have a high-speed blender, like Vitamix brand, be sure to soak the cashews in cold water for at least 2 hours before making this dressing.
From mrsplantintexas.com
By Amy Johnson,
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews
- ¼ cup oil-free salsa
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Hot pepper sauce, such as Cholula, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender combine the first eight ingredients (through salt) and ¼ cup water. Cover and blend until smooth. If desired, season with hot sauce. Chill before serving.
Comments (15)
(5 from 7 votes)Wow!! I could eat this dressing everyday!!
There was not enough volume to cover the blades of my vitamix. Had to ad lib. Needed a lot more seasoning. I'll let it rest overnight and taste it again in the morning. I soaked the cashews 2 hours in hot water.
I have a peanut and tree nut allergy. What is best to replace the cashews with? Also, does anyone have input with replacing mustard in a lot of the recipes that are on this site? I have an allergy to that as well.
If you can have seeds, sunflowerseeds are often a good replacement.
This is fantastic! It is versatile too, any mexican style dish could use this fabulous dressing.
I tried the exact recipe (no mods) but found it lacking in flavor. I added the hot sauce and that helped. I would recommend adding 1/4 tsp cumin and chili powder. That seemed to kick it up a notch
what is oil free salsa??
Had the same question.
Salsa that does not contain oil in the ingredients. Most don't.
This is honestly amazing. I eat salad because I know I should but with THIS dressing, the salad is my favourite part of the meal.
Very good recipe, I made it as written and it was good. I added dried minced onion and swapped out the water for almond milk and it turned out great
Surprisingly yummy! Will definitely make this again!
Wow! I was not expecting this to taste so delicious! So surprised!
I USED VERONIAS SALSA, NO DILL AND THE DRESSING IS THREW THE ROOF DELISH! THANK YOU!!
This was shockingly good! It has a creamy texture and a Midwestern "taco dip" taste. Color me pleased.