FROM THE ARCHIVES!

ORIGINALLY FROM MY OLD BLOG, CAKE MAKER TO THE STARS

VEGAN + GLUTEN-FREE / SOY-FREE / OIL-FREE / STARCH SOLUTION FRIENDLY / WFPB

Here’s a really nice mayo and oil-free ranch dressing to add to your repertoire.

You can leave out the jalapeños if you want mild dippage; the celery adds a little flare. If you’re a huge celery-phile, add an extra stalk, and/or stir in a little celery seed at the end.

My original recipe notes from the good ol’ blog read:

“I even use this as a sauce to make dehydrated kale chips! Just reduce the water a bit and add in about 2-4 tablespoons of nooch as you see fit. I also love adding shredded carrot to mine, which I wouldn’t use if you’re planning to try baking these.

Besides chips, this stuff is super-yum zapped on top of bowls, and of course on salad… I’m tempted to add celery seed for next time, ‘cuz celery sorta wins in my mouth these days–especially with extra spicy stuff.”

Print Recipe

Spicy Celery Ranch Dressing

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A cashew-based vegan and gluten-free ranch dressing with a celery twist.

Course: Dip, Salad Dressing

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cashew-Based, Dressing, Gluten-Free, Oil-free, Palm-Free, Ranch, Vegan

Servings: cup

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/3 cup cashew pieces unroasted
1 stalk celery
1/2 lemon juiced
1 heaping teaspoon white miso
4 slices pickled jalapeno optional
1 clove garlic or 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon fresh herbs any combo of dill, parsley, basil, green onion, cilantro, etc
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Put everything except the fresh herbs into the jar of a strong blender. Process until smooth.
Pulse in the herbs.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

If you don't have a high speed blender, soak the cashews in water until softened and drain.

For a nut-free version use sunflower seeds!

Use this anywhere you might like a ranch – it’s especially good with Baked or Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower Wang Thangs!

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Spicy Celery Ranch Dressing. Vegan + Gluten-Free!