Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 package silken tofu (12.3 ounces) firm
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or substitute with water for oil-free version)
• 2 fat garlic cloves (or 2 teaspoons granulated garlic)
• 1 rounded teaspoon onion powder (or one tablespoon of shallot or onion)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider or sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
• 1 teaspoon miso paste (optional)
• ¼-½ cup fresh herbs: dill, basil, Italian parsley, or cilantro (or use 1-2 tablespoons fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dry oregano)