Creamy Almond "Ranch" Dressing

I like to switch up my dressings frequently since I eat so many salads. I love salads and I have always loved a good ranch dressing. Almonds are loaded with essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin E, manganese, magnesium not to mention the protein and fiber. They make a great base for a "ranch" dressing instead of dairy. Here are some nutrition facts on almonds.

Creamy Almond "Ranch" Dressing:
1 cup raw almonds soaked overnight & rinsed
1/4 cup almond milk or water
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
1 clove garlic
1 tsp sea salt
2-3 sprigs fresh parsley
2-3 sprigs fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp dried coriander
sprinkle of fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions:
After soaking your almonds overnight, give them a good rinse and put them into the blender with the almond milk, vinegar and lemon juice and garlic then blend them till they are creamy and smooth. You may need to add more or less milk depending on the consistency but be careful not to make it too runny.  After almonds are smooth add in the rest of the ingredients and pulse a few times to blend them in a bit. Store the extra in a mason jar in the fridge.

Salad pictured- Spring mix lettuces, baby spinach, fresh home grown alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes, grated carrot, button mushrooms, red onion, and dried cranberries.