Looking for a vegan salad dressing recipe with no added oil? We’ve got you covered. Bursting with flavor from fruits, veggies, herbs, and spices, here are 14 delicious plant-based salad dressings, including classics like ranch, balsamic, Dijon, and lots more. They’re a snap to make and taste amazing. Prefer something ready-made? Try one of our gourmet low-fat dressings.
By Lisa Esile, MS,
Fragrant with fresh herbs, this scrumptious vegan ranch dressing gets its creaminess from your choice of tofu or cannellini beans.
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Pureed froze corn makes a surprisingly good base in this golden-hued, creamy dressing. Enjoy it on greens or mixed into potato or pasta salad.
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This is a great basic dressing recipe. It uses pantry staples, such as chickpeas and dried Italian seasoning, and it’s ready in 10 minutes.
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Fresh oranges steal the show in this succulent dressing, with peanut butter and wasabi sauce playing strong supporting roles.
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This vegan version of honey mustard dressing uses date paste instead of honey and applesauce instead of mayo. The result: sweet-tangy perfection.
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With just three ingredients—tahini, garlic, and lemon juice—plus salt and pepper, this nutty-flavored dressing is a great family-friendly recipe to have up your sleeve.
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Salsa and apple cider vinegar kick up the flavor of this cashew-based vegan ranch dressing. To rev it up even more, add hot sauce.
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The name of the game in this green cashew dressing is cilantro, and lots of it. This fresh and flavorful dressing tastes great drizzled over salads, rice bowls, and roasted veggies.
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With intense flavors and a velvety texture, this easy balsamic dressing adds a zing to any salad.
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If you’re a cilantro fan be sure to try this creamy tofu-based dressing. The herbal flavors work well with pasta, potatoes, grains, beans, and greens.
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The golden color of this dressing looks fabulous on the table. Tahini adds a nutty richness, maple syrup and carrot add sweetness, and fresh ginger and chickpea miso power it with pep.
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Kelp granules, garlic, capers, and cashews create a flavor profile that’s very similar to traditional caesar dressing. Grab those croutons and enjoy!
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The “magical” part of this heavenly vinaigrette is how robust and satisfying it is, without using any oil. This is a salad dressing you’ll make again and again.
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Transport yourself to the rolling hillsides of rural France with this oil-free salad topper that’s as tasty as it is visually appealing.
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Lisa Esile is an author, illustrator, blogger, vegetable gardener, and whole-food enthusiast with a special fondness for potatoes. She has a master’s degree in human nutrition and is passionate about showing people how to live happier, healthier lives. Lisa is the author of Reach your Big Calm and the co-author of Whose Mind Is It Anyway?.
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