Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Vegan Pink Sauce Ranch Dressing is a delightful twist on traditional ranch dressing, featuring the unique addition of dragon fruit for a vibrant pink hue. Perfect for salads, wraps, or as a dip, this dairy-free dressing is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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Cashew Soaking:
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
Ranch Dressing:
- 3/4 cup unsweetened plant milk
- 2/3 cup dragon fruit
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)
- 1 clove garlic
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2–1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon fresh dill
- 1/2 Tablespoon chopped chives
- 1/2 Tablespoon chopped parsley
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Soak the Cashews: Soak raw cashews in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut and measure dragon fruit, peel garlic, and chop fresh herbs.
- Blend: In a blender, combine all ingredients except maple syrup. Blend until creamy.
- Sweeten: Adjust sweetness with maple syrup to taste.
- Add Herbs: Stir in dill, parsley, and chives until incorporated.
- Store: Refrigerate dressing in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Be mindful of nut allergies when sharing this dressing.
- For a true pink color, use red-fleshed dragon fruit or food coloring.
- Taste before adding maple syrup; adjust sweetness based on fruit’s natural sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 1.3g
- Sodium: 93mg
- Fat: 3.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3.9g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
