Here's one delectable and totally addictive recipe! I've even served it to non-rawfoodies and they agreed it was THE best dressing they had ever tasted!
I also love how versatile it is. Drizzle it on salads or zucchini pasta, use it as a spread on your favorite bread or simply as a dip. Delish, any way you have it!
Ranch Dressing/Dip
Posted by Snowdrop on Raw Freedom Community
For those missing that hidden valley feeling.
Soak time: 1-2 hrs
Preparation time: 5 Minutes
Number of Servings: 24 (or 3 cups)
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups nuts (cashew or mac or combo) soak them for a creamier dressing (1-2 hrs is fine, then drain)
3/4 - 1 cup filtered water for blending
3 tablespoons lemon juice (translates into approx 1/2 lemon)
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons agave (or 3 soaked dates)
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon garlic pwd
3 teaspoons onion pwd
1 teaspoon dill
1 tablespoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon basil
And to add after it's done:
1/4 cup finely minced parsley
another 1/2 t dill, minced
Directions
Vitamix blend all ingredients till creamy and smooth except the last 2, then once blended, stir in the last 2 ingredients.
Thickens in fridge.
Thin to desired consistency if using as a dressing- or toss into wet lettuce leaves as is.
Carmella's Notes:
~ This yields quite a bit of dressing, so you might want to consider halving the recipe.
~ Last time I made this, I completely forgot to put the dates in and it was still outstanding.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Recipe of the Week: Ranch Dressing or Dip
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9 comments:
what is the amount of the dates? i do not see it on the list.
looks yummy. will definitely make it.
Hey Jessica,
You can put either 3 tbs agave or 3 soaked dates.
Enjoy! ;-)
mmmm -- one of my FAVORITES! :)
I love this dressing too! Highly recomment it!
I would like to try this recipe. I'm a newbie, so bear with me. It says to soak the nuts. In what? Also, do things like this go bad quickly in the fridge? Any help is appreciated!
Hi Tommy,
Just soak them in some water. I find that this dressing keeps really well for, say, 5 to 6 days. You might want to make only half though as it does yield quite a lot.
Enjoy!
Thanks Carmella! I really am in the research phase, my whole being is craving a change... and this sounds very interesting to me. Sorry, off topic of this thread, can you point me in the right direction? A place that will give me the basics of a raw food diet. By the way, does raw ever pertain to raw type of meat that can be eaten...? or only veggies? Thanks for your help!
Tommy,
You're welcome. Awesome that you're open to changing your diet. For me it was a catalyst for all sorts of other changes.
I would recommend you check out our forum, Raw Freedom Community . There's tons of info in the archives. You can also ask questions and the folks there are always very helpful and supportive.
It is my understanding that some do eat raw meat, although I'd say that most people are 'raw vegans', meaning, they eat fresh fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds.
Blessings on your new journey.
Carmella
Wow--you are my hero for the day!
I'm new to raw food, and die hard Hidden Valley fan, put it on the good stuff--potatoes (all varieties) and burgers, salads, whatever--I love it. And I just made this dressing and am having it on my lunch "dump" salad (you dump all the veggies in a bowl)and I AM IN HEAVEN!!!!!
Thanks again!
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