Creamy Tofu Ranch Dressing

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Summary

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?

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins

Ingredients

 6 oz organic tofu (firm)
 ½ medium-large lemon (juiced, about 2 tablespoons)
 1 garlic clove
 2 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar
 ½ tsp onion granules
 ½ tsp mustard powder
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 ¼ cup water
 1 tbsp chives (optional, minced)
 2 tbsp dill
 1 tbsp parsley (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.

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.

Ingredients

 6 oz organic tofu (firm)
 ½ medium-large lemon (juiced, about 2 tablespoons)
 1 garlic clove
 2 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar
 ½ tsp onion granules
 ½ tsp mustard powder
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 ¼ cup water
 1 tbsp chives (optional, minced)
 2 tbsp dill
 1 tbsp parsley (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.

Creamy Tofu Ranch Dressing