This tahini ranch dressing is very similar to our raw vegan cucumber ranch dressing (click here for recipe). The primary difference is that it is seed-free, nut-free, and oil-free. That doesn’t mean that it lacks flavor, though. In fact, this raw vegan rendition of a classically unhealthy ranch dressing bursts with flavor. The nuttiness of the tahini is the perfect creamy base. This makes the dressing ultra thick and even more delicious. Unlike dressings that contain nuts or seeds, this recipe blends easily so it’ll be ready in under five minutes.

One thing to note about raw tahini is that it tends to separate when you store it in the pantry. That means that you have to give it a good shake before you pour it into the blender. If you don’t shake it before blending, your dressing may be too thin and not as flavorful as it should be. Lastly, the amount of water we list in the ingredient section is just a standard recommendation. You can always add a little more if the consistency turns out too thick for your liking. Remember that the dressing will thicken up when you store it in the fridge. When you add more water, only add one tablespoon at a time to avoid thinning the dressing too much.

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There’s nothing like a high-quality green dressing. You feel healthier just by looking at it. That’s exactly how we feel about this avocado ranch dressing. Normal ranch dressing contains unhealthy trans fats that increase the risk of heart disease. Not to mention, store-bought ranch also contains added flavors, sugars, dairy products, and hydrogenated oils. In case you are unaware, those are not beneficial ingredients for the body. You can’t dress a salad with regular ranch and think that it’s healthy. It’s just not, folk.

Lucky for you, avocados are the perfect, creamy ingredients to help you achieve a thick ranch dressing. It has all of the signature seasonings, including dill, tarragon, parsley, onion powder, chives, celery seed, and garlic powder. This recipe calls for dried herbs, just so everyone is aware. We love using fresh herbs and you can use them in this recipe, but you’ll have to use more than the dried amounts. The higher concentration of flavor requires smaller measurements. If you use fresh herbs, use one tablespoon of fresh herbs in place of one teaspoon of dried herbs.

One pro tip for making this ranch dressing while the food processor is going. Slowly pour the homemade almond milk into the processor until it reaches your desired creaminess. We hope you enjoy this healthier rendition of a classically unhealthy dressing!

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A lot of people think that it’s difficult to make salad dressings from scratch. The truth is that it is probably one of the easiest things to do. Some dressings only require a bowl and fork to mix the ingredients, while others (like the one in this recipe) require a blender. Once you make the dressing, the challenge is to use it before it spoils. You see, unlike store bought dressings, raw vegan dressings have no preservatives, so they won’t keep longer than three to five days in the fridge.

Your average ranch dressing contains a long list of ingredients that shouldn’t be in a salad dressing. In fact, drizzling store bought ranch on your salad makes it unhealthy! Ranch dressing contains buttermilk, sugar, eggs, xanthan gum, monosodium glutamate, soy, and other artificial flavors. The ranch dressing in this recipe only contains nourishing ingredients, and you’ll taste that fresh deliciousness in every bite.

Note: Sometimes, it’s possible for the ranch dressing have a subtle green tint, but this is completely normal. It can look like the dressing in the image, but it can also have speckles of green because of the parsley, chives, and dill.

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With the big game only one day away, it’s likely that most of you are thinking the exact same thing: “What am I going to eat?” While this game day celebration will look a little different than it has in the past, it’s still possible to have an eventful day filled with delicious food. What if you are cleansing? What if you’re vegan? Fear not, Dherbs family, because we have great news for you: it’s very easy to enjoy the big game with the recipes in this article. 

It’s classic for people to throw big parties and cook burgers, chicken wings, sandwiches, hot dogs, and lay out an enticing spread of chips, dips, and other snacks. As a cleanser, you may be thinking, “Oh my goodness, all of that food sounds so delicious.” All of that food is terrible for your body. Repetitively eating those foods may be the reason why you are cleansing in the first place! They contain added hormones, antibiotics, processed ingredients, and an array of other toxic substances. 

Celebrating At Home Vs. Out

Watching the game at home can be a bit of a downer, especially if you are being safe and don’t invite anyone. You can also look at this year’s big game and your solo watching experience through a more positive lens. Celebrating alone means that you can make the food and eat exactly what you want. If you are cleansing, you don’t have to be tempted by unhealthy foods that are not cleanse-approved. You can enjoy your cleanse-approved snacks and meals without the temptation being an arm’s reach away. That is huge, people! You have no idea how many calls we have received in the past about people cheating on their diet during the big game. Maybe that will change this year. 

When you are on board with your diet, you can maintain that positive outlook on life and see the cleanse through without cheating. We hope the following game day recipes bring some deliciousness into your life. We know that we’ll be enjoying some tasty food, so please let us know which recipes you like the best. They might be the same ones that we enjoy!

Raw Vegan Cucumber Ranch Dip

Your average ranch dressing contains a long list of ingredients that shouldn’t be in a salad dressing. This ranch dressing, however, only contains nourishing ingredients that offer refreshing flavors in every bite. 

Click here to make the recipe. 

Salt And Pepper Dehydrated Zucchini Chips

This may be the easiest dehydrated zucchini chip recipe on the planet. This is great news if you are cleansing because these healthy snacks are 100% cleanse-approved.

Click here to make the recipe. 

Raw Red Bell Pepper Hummus

Don’t worry about the chickpeas because you don’t need them for this cleanse-approved hummus recipe. The beautiful color comes from the red bell pepper and sun-dried tomatoes, which add a beautifully tanginess to the dip.

Click here to make the recipe.

Killer Guacamole With A Twist

However you guac the guac is your business, but we want to share a new, Middle Eastern-inspired guacamole recipe with you. 

Click here to make the recipe.

Asian Lettuce Cups With Almond Butter Dipping Sauce

This recipe uses a mixture of nutrient-dense vegetables and adds an Asian flair. Recipes like this one make the raw vegan diet seem like anything is possible. 

Click here to make the recipe. 

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Holiday recipes don’t all have to be sweet creations. Take pride in your health and assemble this Christmas tree with fresh broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers. It’s a fun vegetable platter with a tasty dip that is the perfect centerpiece for any holiday appetizer table.

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Loading up on fatty, processed dressings is a surefire way to start flooding your body with toxins. This recipe is super easy to make and you may even like it better than the real thing!

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It’s common practice to reach for taco seasoning mixes or barbecue rubs without even glancing at the ingredient list. The need to do so seems irrelevant because you are so focused on using whatever spice mix you purchase. Not only are store bought spice blends or mixes expensive, but many of them also contain anti-caking agents, monosodium glutamate (MSG), or chemical additives.

Making homemade spice mixes is a delicious step towards a healthier life, because you know exactly what each blend contains. For example, it would stand to reason that garlic salt contains two ingredients: garlic and salt. Oh contraire, friends. Lawry’s Garlic Salt, for instance, contains salt, garlic, modified corn starch, sugar, parsley, natural flavors, and extractives of carrot. Spice mixes like these may be causing food-related reactions because you are sensitive to certain ingredients. Common ingredients in store bought seasonings can include:

• Maltodextrin: can lead to digestive problems
• Natural Flavors: can be almost anything, even MSG without calling it that
• Silicon Dioxide: a free-flowing agent that has been linked to blood issues
• MSG: linked to brain cell death
• Modified Food Starch: commonly sourced from wheat (a concern for gluten intolerant people), or corn (replete with GMOs)

You Can Make Your Own

Most spice mixes are incredibly easy to make, and it is often more affordable to make them yourself than to buy the pre-made mixes that contain various chemicals. Whether you have food sensitivities or you just want to consume natural products, homemade spice mixes can assist you on your quest to healthier living. All you need are the spices and glass jars to store the mixes in; you may also want to label them to know what you’re consuming. Try out the following spice blends and let us know how you like them.

Homemade Italian Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. dried rosemary
• 3 Tbsp. dried oregano
• 5 Tbsp. dried parsley
• 2 Tbsp. dried thyme
• 2 Tbsp. dried sage
• 3 Tbsp. dried basil
• 2 Tbsp. onion powder
• 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbps. paprika
• 2 tsp. fennel seed
• 2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. sea salt

Instructions:

• Place all of the ingredients in a glass jar and shake well. Cover and store in a cool dry place.
• Use in eggplant Parmesan, zucchini lasagna, pasta sauces, or salad dressings.

Taco Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp. cumin
• 3 Tbsp. chili powder
• 3 Tbsp. paprika
• 2 Tbsp. onion powder
• 2 Tbsp. dried oregano
• 1 Tbsp. sea salt
• 1 Tbsp. black pepper
• 2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions:

• Place all of the ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine. It will keep fresh in a jar for up to six months.
• Sprinkle this spice mix in your nut meat for raw vegan tacos, or season chickpeas with it to roast them for a taco-flavored snack.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup cinnamon powder
• 3 Tbsp. ginger powder
• 3 Tbsp. cloves
• 5 Tbsp. allspice
• 2 Tbsp. ground nutmeg

Instructions:

• Add all the spices to a glass jar and use a spoon to mix them up. Cover with a lid and label them so you know what spice it is.
• Store the spice mix in a cool dry place and use it for your favorite pumpkin spice creations.

Curry Powder

Ingredients:

• 3 tsp. turmeric
• 2 tsp. ground coriander
• 5 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp. ginger powder
• ¾ tsp. ground mustard seed
• ½ tsp. fenugreek
• ½ tsp. cloves
• ½ tsp. nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• ½ tsp. cardamom

Instructions:

• Place all the ingredients in a glass jar and shake well to combine. Store in a cool dry place.
• You can use curry powder to make curry (obviously), but it adds depth of flavor to chili, sauces, and roasted vegetables.

Healthy Ranch Seasoning

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup dried parsley
• 1 Tbsp. dried dill
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. onion powder
• ½ tsp. dried basil
• ½ tsp. black pepper

Instructions:

• Add all the ingredients to a glass jar and shake well to combine.
• You can make a healthier ranch dressing by mixing this seasoning with some water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and raw cashews. How cool is that?

Seasoning Salt

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. sea salt
• ½ tsp. paprika
• ¼ tsp. turmeric
• ¼ tsp. onion powder
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
• ¼ tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. dried parsley

Instructions:

• Add all the ingredients to a glass jar and shake well to combine. Use as you please.

Chili Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. paprika
• 2 tsp. dried oregano
• 5 tsp. cumin
• 5 tsp. garlic powder
• ¾ tsp. onion powder
• ½ tsp. cayenne pepper

Instructions:

• Add all the ingredients to a glass jar and shake well to combine. For maximum shelf life, store in an airtight jar in the fridge.
• Paprika is a pepper and will maintain its potency in the fridge.

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A salad that contains your favorite ingredients is nothing without a fantastic dressing. Similarly, lead characters are nothing without the supporting cast. With salads, however, one might argue that the dressing can often times steal the show with its diverse flavor profile and dramatic lead performance. Sorry, we just got really caught up in the acting metaphor.

The summer months are nearing, which means that you will likely begin craving lighter meals. These meals don’t have to be salads, but salads provide never-ending possibilities for flavor combinations. Remember that your salads should always differ, and using the same salad ingredients and dressings will force you to avoid them whenever possible.

An amazing dressing can elevate the flavor profile of a salad, transforming it from a boring plate of veggies to your favorite restaurant dish that you keep coming back for. That’s why we assembled a list of our three favorite dressings, which will enhance some of the best summer produce varieties. Each dressing offers a unique flavor, so you don’t have to worry about boring your taste buds. Once you make them, let us know what you think in the comments below.

Tangy Cilantro Lime Dressing

Whether you want to enhance plant-based burrito bowls with black beans, romaine, tomatoes, bell peppers, and wild rice, or give your salad a Mexican flare, this is the dressing you need. The tartness from the lime accentuates the herbaceous cilantro flavor.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup cilantro
• juice of 1 lime (you can use two if you love lime juice)
• ½ jalapeno, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grade A maple syrup
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground mustard seed
• ½ cup filtered water

Instructions:

• Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
• It will stay fresh in an airtight glass jar in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Zesty Cucumber Ranch Dressing

If you weren’t already seduced by the name of this dressing, let us tell you that this dressing or dip is filled with aromatic herbs and spices that keep you coming back bite after bite.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup hemp seeds
• 1 cup cucumber, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon grade A maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ cup filtered water

Instructions:

• Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
• It will stay fresh in an airtight glass jar in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing

The bright orange color makes this dressing stand out from the rest. The complex Asian flavors pair beautifully with fresh ingredients, but they can also enhance steamed broccoli, or a give your stir-fry a lil’ somethin’ extra! Just save the cooked foods until your cleanse is over.

Ingredients:

• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons raw tahini
• 1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon grade A maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup filtered water
• 1/3 cup homemade coconut milk (click here for recipe)

Instructions:

• Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
• It will stay fresh in an airtight glass jar in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Note: If you choose not to make the coconut milk or use the suggested ingredients in the dressings, they will no longer be cleanse-approved. We hope you like them!

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When you are cleansing, salads become a big part of your diet. Salads are a great way to get a lot of nutrients in one meal, but you can start to lose interest in them if you continually use the same salad dressing. It’s important for people, who are doing our cleanses, to know that they can make other dressings besides the recommended apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice dressing.

Most people are used to eating a lot of flavors that we do not allow you to eat while cleansing. The truth of the matter is that you can use a lot of spices and other foods to make salad dressings that are essentially healthier versions of your favorite dressings. This allows you to expand your horizons on food, which can help you make healthier choices once you finish cleansing. Most store bought dressings contain excess fat, sodium, and sugar, and those three evils can lead to weight gain.

You don’t have to go out and buy salad dressings, which are filled with dyes, preservatives, and processed ingredients. You can buy fresh ingredients to make your own dressings, which are much healthier for you. In addition to changing salad dressings, it’s important to change up your salad ingredients, but we’ll leave that for another article. Eat the rainbow, i.e. eat vegetables of all shapes and colors. Try the following salad dressings and let us know how you liked them.

#1: Mango Cilantro Dressing

This is salad dressing has the best components of the flavor world. You get the acidity from the lime, sweetness from the mango, and a subtle fiery kick from the jalapeño.

Click here to make the recipe.

#2: Raw Ranch Dressing

We just turned an unhealthy dressing into a cleanse-approved dressing you can drizzle on your next salad. You may have to tinker with the seasonings to get the desired flavor you want, but it’s pretty darn delicious!

Click here to make the recipe.

#3: Homemade Raw Vegan Italian Dressing

This dressing goes on almost any salad. The featured ingredient is parsley, which is rich in powerful flavonoids and antioxidants that may help to fight cancer cell formation.

Click here to make the recipe.

#4: Lemon Ginger Dressing

This dressing takes absolutely no time to make. All you have to do is blend the ingredients and drizzle the dressing on your salad.

Click here to make the recipe.

#5: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Thai-Inspired Dressing

This dressing is intended to remind you of a Thai peanut sauce. Because peanuts are rough on the digestive system, we replaced them with raw sunflower butter, so you still get that classic creaminess associated with Thai peanut sauces.

Click here to make the recipe.

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