Name: Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing (Oil-Free!)
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 11 (2-Tbsp servings)
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews ((soaked in hot water 30 minutes, or overnight in cool water)); 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 1/2 tsp sea salt ((plus more to taste)); 1 pinch black pepper; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1 1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2-1 tsp maple syrup ((or other sweetener of choice to taste)); 1 Tbsp fresh minced dill ((or 2 tsp dried)); 1 Tbsp fresh minced parsley ((optional)); 1 tsp fresh chives ((or 1/2 the amount dried chives // optional))