Name: Spicy Ranch Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
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)

Prep-time: 5 minutes / Ready In: 5 minutes
Makes ¾ cup
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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, Feb 1, 2019

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.

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Tenille2 months ago

Wow!! I could eat this dressing everyday!!

Karen6 months ago

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.

Roxy1 year ago

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.

Maaike10 months ago

If you can have seeds, sunflowerseeds are often a good replacement.

Kddd1 year ago

This is fantastic! It is versatile too, any mexican style dish could use this fabulous dressing.

Matt Green1 year ago

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

Rose2 years ago

what is oil free salsa??

Mrs. Plant10 months ago

Salsa that does not contain oil in the ingredients. Most don’t.

T1 year ago

Had the same question.

Joy Crosby2 years ago

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.

Lisa2 years ago

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

Paula2 years ago

Surprisingly yummy! Will definitely make this again!

Melissa Smith2 years ago

Wow! I was not expecting this to taste so delicious! So surprised!

CINDY2 years ago

I USED VERONIAS SALSA, NO DILL AND THE DRESSING IS THREW THE ROOF DELISH! THANK YOU!!

Mick Beaver2 years ago

This was shockingly good! It has a creamy texture and a Midwestern “taco dip” taste. Color me pleased.

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Amy Johnson

Amy Johnson, also known as Mrs. Plant in Texas, is a home chef living medication-free in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Before beginning her whole-food plant-based journey, Amy was taking medication three times a day for Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol, as well as struggling with severe osteopenia and obesity. After adopting a plant-based lifestyle, she was able to get off her medications and lose a significant amount of weight. Amy is the author of Tame Your Diabetes, and she works directly with individuals who have been diagnosed with dietary illnesses such as obesity, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol, helping them to prevent and reverse these illnesses through a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. Find her on Instagram and Facebook.

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