10-Minute Creamy Vegan Ranch Dip with Cashews

Aug 4, 2020 (Last updated Aug 6, 2026) by Hannah Sunderani

This vegan ranch dressing is smooth, creamy, tangy, herby! Made by blending together raw cashews, lemon juice, garlic, dijon mustard and fresh dill. This ranch dip is plant-based, oil-free, soy-free and gluten-free. It’s great for tossing into your favourite salads, or to serve alongside crudités for a refreshing summer snack.

Now, let me tell you exactly how to make this recipe, so that you can enjoy it pronto!

Ingredient Notes:

The ingredients for this recipe are so simple and straight forward, likely you already have them on hand. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Raw Cashews: the base of this recipe and what offers creamy flavour and smooth texture without using traditional dairy cream. Most recipes recommend soaking cashews overnight, but I’ve cracked the code for making a creamy cashew dip at a moments notice – by blending with hot water. The results is an ultra creamy and smooth dip!
• Lemon Juice: A little lemon juice helps to brighten the dip for a tangy ranch dressing. I also recipe tested this with apple cider vinegar and it worked great.
• Fresh Dill: Fresh dill really makes this ranch dip feel fresh and summery! I recipe tested with dried dill, but much preferred it fresh. It really elevates the ranch for a brighter and vibrant tasting dip.
• Garlic: A little fresh garlic goes a long way in this ranch dip. You can’t have ranch without garlic!
• Dijon Mustard: Adds umami to this recipe and helps ground the tangy fresh flavours.
• Maple Syrup: You just need a tiny splash! The sweetener helps to balance the citrus flavours and mellow them out a little. I highly recommend this ingredient, or to sub with agave or honey if you’re not vegan.

How to make Vegan Rach Dip with Cashews

Now, this recipe couldn’t be easier to make. Simply toss everything into your blender and mix until smooth. Certainly, it helps to use a high performance blender for this recipe to achieve ultra smooth consistency. Here’s what you’ll do:

So there we have it, an easy recipe for Vegan Ranch Dressing. Enjoy this drizzled over your favourite salad greens, or as a dip for fresh veg.  I think you’re going to love this creamy, smooth, garlicky and tangy ranch dressing as much as we do!

And, if you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think! I love hearing from you. And of course, tag me on Instagram with the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.