Raw Ranch Dressing

[cassidy]

OMG~ this tastes just like Ranch!!! But better....!!!
I'm so excited!

[RawFoodieMom]

Which recipe is it??? Don't keep me in suspense too long, please... :D

[cassidy]

It's from The Complete Book of Raw Food. Have it?
If not, I'll e-mail you the recipe

[Rawsome Ginger]

Please, no longer!!! What's the recipe??

[RawFoodieMom]

I have "The Complete Book of Raw Food"... THANKS... I'll look it up. I've tried one recipe that was a ranch-alike, but I didn't think it tasted like ranch. Though it was good, and DH liked it, but for me it didn't do it, LOL. So I haven't tried any other ranch-alikes... But... You've inspired me to try this one. :)

Deb

[cassidy]

I suppose I could just post it huh?...
:)
1/2 to 1 cup mac nuts (I used 1/2 cup cashews...I'm cheap:o )
1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemn (I used ACV)
2/3 cup Olive Oil (I used organic sunflower oil...my evoo isn't organic)
1 tsp salt
Italian seasoning to taste (I used a lot!)
1/2 tbsp sage (I didn't use caus I didn't have)

In food processer blend nuts and 1/4 to 1/2 cup water until smooth (depending on thickness desired)
Add the rest of the ingredients and continue to mix

Jeez, I suppose I could have made this my own recipe with all the changes I made! It's so yummy... I have it on the salad I'm eating right now!

After it is in the fridge for a while it thickens up a bit more so I wouldn't be opposed to adding a bit more water when mixing the nuts next time.

Enjoy!

[tinystrawberry]

what is Italian Seasoning? Is there anything I could use to sub. that?

[cassidy]

UGH! I just can't win......... I am doing a candida cleanse and THOUGHT I could eat all nut but peanuts and pistachios. Turns out cashews are nuts to avoid as well...:mad:
Do I go on and keep eating the wonderful dressing I made on my salads or dump it?! Maybe try to remake it with mac nuts when I have some spare $$$$$. Ahhhhh.....:(

Italion seasoning.... I don't know? Sorry, mine doesn't have a list of herbs. I can see that there is rosemary in it. I imagine oregano... parsley?

[tinystrawberry]

Mmmm I just made this! It was delicious. I used a different seasoning, but it was still goooood. And I didn't use sage either. MMM

[cassidy]

Oh good, I'm glad!!! It is tasty huh?

I just dumped mine. The cashews, apparently, have fungus growing on them... :confused: whatever, I'm just going to follow this cleanse to a T until it's over. I'm going to pick up some mac nuts soon and remake the dressing :)

[puffysmom]

I made it but there was to much vinegar so i added some stevia to kind of take the bite out of it and it makes a great dip. Since doing Raw I find that the stronger foods taste dif to me. Garlic is bitter. I have to be careful with vinegar. I do like it and am sitting here dipping carrots into it. I put Italian seasoning in it along with some other seasonings. Dried herbs used in place of sodium. It is good now so i bet it will be better once it has sat overnight and the herbs have combined with it all. Yummy

The good thing about it is i can eat as much as I want whereas dressing one cannot if they want to lose weight. Thanks for posting this. It can be modified in so many ways. I am thinking dill dip might also be good using the basic recipe. Love that stuff.

[RawCutter]

what is Italian Seasoning? Is there anything I could use to sub. that?

here is one for ya

2 Tbsp dried basil
2 Tbsp dried marjoram
2 Tbsp dried oregano
2 Tbsp dried coriander
2 Tbsp dried thyme
2 Tbsp dried rosemary
2 Tbsp dried savory
1 tsp hot red pepper flakes

In the bowl of a food processor, combine all the ingredients. Process for
30 seconds until finely ground. Transfer to a tightly sealed container,
label, and date. Store in a cool dark place for up to 3 months.


and another

2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried sage

[tinystrawberry]

thanks RawCutter. I used a clove of garlic and some hot pepper flakes instead. I'll make this next time, though. sounds like it would make it taste more "ranchier"

[RawFoodieMom]

Thanks RawCutter!! :)

Deb

[eatyourbroccoli]

Oh good, I'm glad!!! It is tasty huh?

I just dumped mine. The cashews, apparently, have fungus growing on them... :confused: whatever, I'm just going to follow this cleanse to a T until it's over. I'm going to pick up some mac nuts soon and remake the dressing :)

my friend made this for dinner..and loved it. and she isnt even raw!

[Tk2dsky]

Thanks for posting! I had this for dinner and it was delicious!

[cassidy]

Wow, Great! I'm glad you all enjoyed it! I went back to the store and bought some mac nuts and remade it... LOL!
My step-Mom had some for her dinner as well - she loved it too! It takes just like Ranch right?!

I just made a french dressing for tommorrow. It's good - but, not as good as the ranch. I have to switch it up a bit...
The dressing I just made:
red pepper
mac nuts
sunflower oil
suflower seeds
garlic
ACV
It's really tasty! I think it will be good with and avocodo and kale salad tomorrow!

I'm really missing sugar tonight. I don't think I've ever gone a day with no sugar! I feel great though! Very even tempered today - and no dramatic energy drop.

[Nini]

Cassidy,
What candida cleanse are you on? Would you email me the information?

Thanks, Nini
niniraw@yahoo.com