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Vegan Pink Sauce Ranch Dressing

Vegan Pink Sauce Ranch Dressing: Creamy, Delicious & Guilt-Free

This Vegan Pink Sauce Ranch Dressing combines dragon fruit for a unique, creamy, and guilt-free delight, perfect for enhancing salads and snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup raw cashews soak in hot water for 30 minutes
  • ½ cup unsweetened plant milk almond or oat milk recommended
For the Flavor
  • ⅔ cup dragon fruit red-fleshed variety preferred
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh juice preferred
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
  • 1 clove garlic pre-chopped saves time
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
For the Fresh Herbal Note
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chives
  • 2 tablespoons parsley

Equipment

  • High-speed blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Pink Sauce Ranch Dressing
  1. Soak the raw cashews in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare the dragon fruit by cutting it in half and scooping out ⅔ cup of flesh.
  3. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, plant milk, dragon fruit, white vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, chili powder, and onion powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add freshly chopped dill, chives, and parsley, and pulse a few times to mix.
  5. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as desired, blending again if needed.
  6. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

If dressing thickens after storage, blend in a splash of plant milk for desired consistency.

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