Raw Ranch-like Dressing

I was really missing ranch dressing. I'm not vegan, but I use dairy sparingly. All of the non-dairy recipes I could find use tofu and soy milk, things I avoid. So I decided to try using the almonds I had soaking to create a healthier substitute. While nothing replaces the flavor of buttermilk and real mayo, this was a good sub for me. It was thick, creamy, ranch-ish. It satisfied my craving while giving me a boost of heart healthy nutrients rather than a boost of artery clogging fat and cancer promoting animal protein.

This can be left thick and makes a great dip for raw veggies, or thinned with a little more water for a dressing.

If you grow houseplants or happen to be starting seeds indoors for your garden like I am, here's a little tip- when draining off the soak water from soaking nuts or sprouting seeds, use it to water your plants. My plants love it!