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Nut-Free Vegan Ranch Dressing (Oil-Free)

Author: Lori Rasmussen
Healthy, affordable, allergy-friendly vegan ranch dressing made with a base of sunflower seeds and non-dairy milk. Free from nuts, oil, gluten, and refined sugar. Can also be soy-free with your choice of milk.
Makes about 12 fluid ounces (1.5 cups). Serving size = ¼ cup (or 4 Tbsp).
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Prep Time 10 mins
Soak time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
  • water for soaking the sunflower seeds
  • ⅔ cup plain, unsweetened soy milk Sub other unflavored, unsweetened milk if needed.
  • 3 to 5 Tbsp water Use less water for a dip or more water for pourable consistency.
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp white distilled vinegar Can sub apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt or more, to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder OR 1 small clove fresh garlic, peeled
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ⅛ tsp mustard powder
  • pinch of black pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp chopped dried chives or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tsp dried parsley or 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
  • ⅛ tsp dried dill or ½ tsp chopped fresh dill, optional

Instructions
 

  • Place raw sunflower seeds in a bowl. Bring some water to boiling, and pour over seeds, just enough to cover. Let soak 30 minutes to 1 hour, then drain and rinse seeds under cold water.
  • To a blender add the seeds, milk, 3 tablespoons of water, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic, onion powder, mustard powder, and black pepper. Gradually increase to high speed, and blend until smooth. Stop to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. Taste and adjust salt, acid, and/or water amount as desired (keep in mind, the dressing will thicken in the refrigerator).
  • Add the herbs to the blended mixture and stir to incorporate. Pour dressing into a jar or container, cover, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. The flavors will mingle and develop as it sits.

Notes

Store leftover ranch dressing in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing not recommended.
Serving size is ¼ cup dressing, which is double most salad dressings (recipe makes about 6 servings or 1 ½ cups). Nutrition facts are per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 392mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 45mg
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