Make this creamy ranch dressing in minutes and serve as a vegetable dip, use as a salad dressing, or enjoy as a cooling compliment to spicy buffalo cauliflower wings! Tofu gives a creamy texture while the dill is the signature flavor you might recognize from traditional ranch dressing. Plus, who knew that such a tasty vegetable dip could be naturally high in plant-based protein and phytonutrients, and contain zero, cholesterol, saturated fat, sugar or preservatives?
Add all ingredients from the tofu to the water (everything except for the dill, chives and parsley) to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2
Add the dill, chives, and parsley (if using). Blend for 30–60 seconds until they are mixed into the creamy ranch dressing, but not completely blended (or you’ll have a green ranch!).
3
Taste for additional seasoning (lemon for more tartness, dill for more herb flavor, etc). If you’d like a thinner consistency, add more water 1–2 tablespoons at a time.
Chef's Notes
Substitutions You can try silken tofu for this dressing as well. Just note that you may need less water.
Use ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder in place of garlic cloves.
Use ¼ teaspoon of onion powder in place of ½ teaspoon of granulated onion.
Soy-Free
For a soy-free version, use steamed cauliflower or soaked cashews in place of tofu.
Ingredients
6ozorganic tofu (firm)
½medium-large lemon (juiced, about 2 tablespoons)
1garlic clove
2tbsporganic apple cider vinegar
½tsponion granules
½tspmustard powder
¼tspsalt (optional)
¼cupwater
1tbspchives (optional, minced)
2tbspdill
1tbspparsley (optional)
Directions
1
Add all ingredients from the tofu to the water (everything except for the dill, chives and parsley) to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2
Add the dill, chives, and parsley (if using). Blend for 30–60 seconds until they are mixed into the creamy ranch dressing, but not completely blended (or you’ll have a green ranch!).
3
Taste for additional seasoning (lemon for more tartness, dill for more herb flavor, etc). If you’d like a thinner consistency, add more water 1–2 tablespoons at a time.
