By Lisa Esile, MS,
Last Updated: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.
Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing
Fragrant with fresh herbs, this scrumptious vegan ranch dressing gets its creaminess from your choice of tofu or cannellini beans.
Creamy Corn Dressing with Dill and Chives
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.
Light Thai Peanut Dressing
Blended eggplant and jarred roasted red pepper make for a velvety, richly flavorful low-fat peanut sauce that can make any salad a crave-worthy meal.
Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing
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.
Wasabi Orange Sauce
Fresh oranges steal the show in this succulent dressing, with peanut butter and wasabi sauce playing strong supporting roles.
Date-Sweetened Mustard Dressing
This vegan version of honey mustard dressing uses date paste instead of honey and applesauce instead of mayo. The result: sweet-tangy perfection.
Tahini Dipping Sauce
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.
Spicy Ranch Dressing
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.
Cilantro-Cashew Dressing
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.
2-Minute Oil-Free Balsamic Dressing
With intense flavors and a velvety texture, this easy balsamic dressing adds a zing to any salad.
Creamy Cilantro-Garlic Dressing
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.
24-Carrot Gold Dressing
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.
Cheesy Caesar Dressing
Kelp granules, garlic, capers, and cashews create a flavor profile that's very similar to traditional caesar dressing. Grab those croutons and enjoy!
“Magical” Applesauce Vinaigrette
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.
Classic Dijon Dressing
Transport yourself to the rolling hillsides of rural France with this oil-free salad topper that's as tasty as it is visually appealing.
Low-Fat Tahini Dressing
Blended zucchini is the secret ingredient in this fresh, luscious dressing, which delivers the creamy, nutty goodness of tahini with a fraction of the fat. Serve it at your next vegan Mediterranean feast!
About the Author
About the Author
Lisa Esile, MS
As an author, Do Nothing meditation instructor, and wellness coach, Lisa Esile combines her love for food and nutrition with her mental health background and delights in helping people find a stress-free way to make lasting lifestyle changes. Esile has a master’s degree in human nutrition and is the co-author/illustrator of Whose Mind Is It Anyway? Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life. Learn more at lisaesile.com.
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