Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted cashews, soaked overnight & drained
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbl fresh chopped chives OR basil leaves
• Optional: If using fresh chives, add 1/2 tsp dried dill weed. Omit if using fresh basil

Instructions

1. In a mini food processor, use the "grind" setting to reduce the cashews to a fine / sand-like texture, then use the normal setting to get a paste-like, spreadable texture.
2. Begin to add the coconut milk a tablespoon at a time, scraping the sides down when needed, and blend until you have a smooth paste. This will take several minutes. Once the mixture is smooth, add the rest of the coconut milk and the lemon juice, then blend to combine.
3. Add the seasonings and fresh herbs and blend until combined / smooth.