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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: 0.75 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!