Classic Celery and Ranch
Cool, creamy, and dairy-free, this Classic Celery and Ranch is the unsung hero of wing night. Fresh celery sticks paired with a luscious cashew-based ranch dip make for a healthy, craveable snack that even picky eaters love.
Equipment
- High-speed blender
Ingredients
Cashew Ranch Dip
- 1.5 cups raw cashews soaked several hours or overnight
- 2 tbsp lemon juice juice of 1 lemon
- 0.5 cup water add more to thin as needed
- 0.5 cup coconut milk carton, not canned
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- fresh chives small bunch, finely minced
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp dried dill
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Himalayan salt
Celery
- 2 stalks celery cleaned and trimmed into sticks
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in hot water for 30 minutes or in cool water for several hours or overnight.
- In a high-speed blender, blend soaked cashews, lemon juice, water, coconut milk, and vinegar until smooth.
- Add chives, parsley, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Blend again or stir in for a more rustic look.
- Refrigerate the ranch for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Slice celery into sticks and serve chilled with ranch dip. Enjoy!
Notes
This dip pairs beautifully with wings, fries, or fresh veggies. Double the batch for parties — it's a hit every time.