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    Home » Vegan Recipes

    Low-Fat Ranch - using cauliflower! (vegan)

    Published May 15, 2017 · Updated Jul 9, 2017 · 2 Comments

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    You'll love this guilt-free, lightened up, low-fat ranch dressing! The secret ingredient? (Well, I guess it's not a secret if I tell you.) CAULIFLOWER! All hail that tasty vegetable. This salad dressing is also vegan.

    Low-Fat Ranch Dressing - vegan

    Low-Fat Ranch Dressing Recipe

    I got off the salad wagon for a while there, but I'm really making an effort lately to get my greens in! Which means I'm back at it with the salads.

    Ranch dressing was my favorite before I went vegan. And even though you can easily make a ranch dressing using vegan mayo, it's super high in fat just like regular ranch is. Another way to make ranch is to use cashews - but again, hello fat. While a little fat is great for your body, I've just been consuming WAY TOO MUCH.

    I sort of had a little epiphany when I made mashed cauliflower the other night - would cauliflower make a good low-fat ranch dressing base?! I tested it. And tested it again. And while it's definitely not as decadent and rich as your typical ranch dressing, baby it is GOOD and still has that classic ranch flavor thanks to all of the scrumptious seasonings.

    Low-Fat Ranch Dressing - vegan

    The key to a really flavorful ranch dressing is to use fresh herbs (parsley and dill) and garlic. It really takes this dressing to another level. I love to grow herbs so I always have them on hand. I love this herb garden kit - totally simplifies life.

    Low-Fat Ranch Dressing - vegan

    One of the best parts - second to how healthy this dressing is - is how easy it is to make. Simply steam cauliflower florets (a head's worth), blend until super smooth, and then mix with the seasonings. Refrigerate to cool and enjoy on top of your favorite greens and vegetables. OR, use it as a dip!

    Low-Fat Ranch Dressing - vegan

    This recipe makes about 1 cup of ranch.

    Low-Fat Ranch Dressing Using Cauliflower

    Enjoy ranch dressing guilt-free!
    4.25 from 8 votes
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    Author: Karissa Besaw

    Ingredients

    • 1 head cauliflower florets - steamed until really tender
    • 2 tablespoon plain, unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 2 teaspoon fresh parsley
    • 2 teaspoon fresh dill
    • 2 teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • salt - to taste
    • pepper - to taste
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    Instructions

    • Blend the steamed cauliflower, almond milk, and clove of garlic until super smooth.
    • Mix in remaining ingredients. 
    • Store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
    did you make this recipe?please leave a star review and a comment below!

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    1. Linda says

      May 06, 2020 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      Love it! I have several food sensitivities which are: no nuts, no oils, no butter and no dairy. So when I tried this - WOW! I used steamfresh cauliflower and red wine vinegar instead of apple cider. Thank you so much for this. Using this as my "mayo" on tomato sandwiches is the best or for a dip.

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    2. Myra says

      January 27, 2019 at 6:08 pm

      2 stars
      This did not work for me at all. I’ve tried it a few times and just end up with strongly tasting cauliflower soup. Which is rather unpleasant cold. I’m using a Vitamix for blending, so it’s not the texture really. Just an overall off putting recipe. We did find the spices lend themselves well to a cauliflower or potato mash though!

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