That's all I needed, the affirmation from a teenager on what I already knew. This is a demographic that is brutally honest, after all.
This vegan Ranch Dressing is one I've made for years, and I restarted the habit of keeping it in the fridge recently. It's shockingly made from soft silken tofu found in that box at your grocery store, typically in the shelf-stable aisle.
What is amazing about it is that you can take relatively simple and healthy ingredients and make this familiar taste profile that will keep you and your kids coming back for more. The best part is that it will fit into your healthy eating agenda.
You truly need to try it to believe how good it is. And when you do wow your guests - and you will... do what I do and keep your mouth shut. No one but you and I needs to know what's in this, nor why all of a sudden you're reaching for the 'Ranch'!
xoxo Anupy
Blender: Silken Tofu Ranch Dressing
Prep: 10 Makes: 20 tablespoons
Ingredients
1 12 oz. box Mori-Nu Silken Tofu (Soft)
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dry or fresh parsley
2 teaspoons mustard powder or Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, process the tofu until smooth.
Add the garlic, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, parsley, mustard, and salt. Process again until well blended. As you are processing, slowly add the olive oil.
Remove to a jar and store in the fridge to cool until you are ready to use. It will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Feel free to add any other spices you would like including ground black pepper, red chile flakes, dried thyme, or oregano.
Just made it and it’s delicious 😋 I’m sure it will only taste better tomorrow. ——— Indian As Apple Pie replied: I am so excited to hear that you tried it! Now you motivated me to make up a batch tonight!
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Margarite
March 21, 2025
Excellent! It tasted so fresh & much better than bottled salad dressing! I love that it’s real ranch dressing! Light & creamy! ——— Indian As Apple Pie replied: I am so glad you enjoyed it. Now, you reminded me to make another creamy batch! I love zero-guilt recipes!
BrnQQSusie
July 14, 2024
Thank you for the recipe. It was good, but I found it MUCH too salty for our palette. Will make again, but will definitely cut the salt by at least half. ——— Indian As Apple Pie replied: I’m glad you had a chance to try the recipe. The best part of making recipes at home is being able to adjust to suit your palette. Thanks for letting me know! Warmly, Anupy. ________________________________
In a blender or food processor, process the tofu until smooth.
Add the garlic, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, parsley, mustard, and salt. Process again until well blended. As you are processing, slowly add the olive oil.
Remove to a jar and store in the fridge to cool until you are ready to use. It will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
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Margaret
July 19, 2025
Just made it and it’s delicious 😋 I’m sure it will only taste better tomorrow.
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Indian As Apple Pie replied:
I am so excited to hear that you tried it! Now you motivated me to make up a batch tonight!
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