For your vegan salads! This dressing can be made soy free by omitting the miso. It is completely gluten free and spectacular over a bed of crisp, fresh greens like romaine. Can be used as it as a dipping sauce as well!
Creamy Raw Ranch Dressing
1c cashews
1/4c water, more if needed
1 lemon, juiced
1/4c apple cider vinegar
1/3c extra virgin olive oil
1T raw agave nectar, honey, or maple syrup- more or less to taste
2 cloves garlic
2t-dried onion powder
1T mellow miso paste
1t-dried dill
1t pink salt
1/4c fresh parsley
1/4t black pepper (fresh ground)
In a blender, process all ingredients (except the parsley) until smooth. Adjust seasonings for taste. When it is smooth and creamy and tastes just how you like, add the fresh parsley and process only until the greens are in bits. This will set up in the fridge, you can thin it out by adding a bit more water and or lemon juice .