Author: Dive into these 16 Vegan Salad Dressings to take your salad to the next level. These dressing range from Catalina to Lemmon Poppy Seed dressings, to a Creamy Ranch Dressing or a Tangy Miso. So delectable, so easy to make and 100% vegan.
I'm always surprised at how many people buy pre-made salad dressings, especially when they are just so darn easy to make. In most cases, you just toss a few ingredients in an old jam jar or a mason jar and give it a good shaking. Not only do they taste infinitely better when they are homemade, you get to avoid all of the nasty ingredients and preservatives that are often hidden in those store-bought dressings. So instead of doing that, just take in the beauty of these dressings, and then go ahead and make your own.
You probably know by now, I like these collections to be admired: so scroll slowly to get the full ooh and ahh factor of each lovely dressing.
Table of Contents:
- Catalina Dressing
- Coleslaw Dressing
- Thousand Island
- Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
- Walnut Basil Dressing
- Peanut Butter Dressing
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Chipotle Lime Dressing
- Sweet Dill Dressing
- Cherry Tomato Dressing
- Maple Mustard Dressing
- Tangy Miso Dressing
- Carrot Ginger Dressing
- Greek Dressing
- Creamy Ranch
- Grapefruit Vinaigrette
All the classics are here, along with a few more fun dressings to take you on a salad journey. Ok, I lied, all the classics, are not here, you may have noticed that there is no caesar salad dressing recipes here, gasp! Never fear, the only reason I didn't include it in this list is because I already made one. Check out my Creamy Cashew Caesar Salad Dressing if you are in that kind of mood.
Now for the people who prefer oil free dressings, I found that The Fat Free Vegan came up with a recipe she calls "Thick Water" which can be used instead of oil in almost all salad dressings! I haven't tried it myself but I thought a few of you might be curious, so check out the recipe here. For anyone who may want to try a replacement for vegan mayonnaise, try subbing it out with a plain non-dairy yogurt, such as almond or soy yogurt.
Now onto the recipes!
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Catalina Dressing
Jazz up your salad with this sweet and tangy dressing.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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Vegan Coleslaw Dressing
Perfect creamy dressing for coleslaw salad.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise, (such as Vegenaise)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon agave
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal
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Thousand Island Dressing
Great on a simple salad or on a veggie burger as a "special sauce"
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise, (such as Vegenaise)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal
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Lemon Poppy Seed
I love this lemony fresh tangy dressing!
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal
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Walnut Basil Dressing
This dressing has a pesto vibe going on. Delish!
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
- ½ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, (about 1 lemon)
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2-4 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients plus 2 tablespoons of water to a food processor. Blend until smooth. If it needs a bit more water add a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal
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Peanut Butter Dressing
Wonderful for an Asian-inspired salad. Finely sliced cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and crispy tofu cubes. Yum!
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce, (optional)
- 2 - 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Perfect for a classic Italian salad.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal
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Chipotle Lime Dressing
Spicy and creamy, perfect for a Mexican-inspired salad or even stirred into some rice for a burrito
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise, (such as Vegenaise)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, , finely minced
- 1 tablespoon agave
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 32kcal
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Sweet Dill Dressing
This is a creamy, almost cheesy dressing with that fresh zing of dill.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise, (such as Vegenaise)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 - 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar with 1 tablespoons of water to start. Screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well. Add more water to thin if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal
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Cherry Tomato Dressing
Lovely, fresh, perfect for the tomato lover.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcal
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Maple Mustard Dressing
A staple dressing in my kitchen. Perfect for any simple salad.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal
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Tangy Miso Dressing
Love this dressing for a simple Asian-inspired salad.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- ¼ cup light oil, (such as peanut or canola oil)
- 2 tablespoons agave
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 inch piece of ginger, , finely minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Add in everything else, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal
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Carrot Ginger Dressing
Love this tangy, fresh, and zesty Asian-inspired dressing!
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup light Oil, (such as peanut or canola)
- ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 medium carrot, , peeled and finely grated
- 2 tablespoons agave
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 inch piece of ginger, , peeled and finely grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcal
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Greek Dressing
Drizzle over cucumbers, black olives, tomatoes, and red onion for the perfect Greek salad.
Servings: bottle (makes about 9 servings)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice, (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcal
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Creamy Ranch Dressing
Can you ever go wrong with ranch dressing!?
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise, (such as Vegenaise)
- ½ cup non-dairy sour cream or non-dairy plain yogurt
- ½ cup plant-based milk, (such as almond or soy)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Notes
*You can also use ½ cup of cashews instead of the non-dairy yogurt. Soak the cashews in water until tender (overnight works great, but no less than 4 hours). I found that you need to double the recipe if you use cashews,so that there is enough liquid to blend smoothly. Otherwise, there might not be enough liquid to blend properly and your recipe may end up chunky.
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcal
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Grapefruit Vinaigrette
Love how fresh and citrusy this dressing is.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup grapefruit juice, (about ½ of a grapefruit)
- ¼ cup light oil, (such as canola or vegetable)
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Juice the grapefruit, then add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal
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Now I have to eat salad every day for a year.
Bon Appetegan
Sam.
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courtney says
Hey,
I was just wondering how long they approx. keep for?
Sam says
I would say 1 to 2 weeks depending on the recipe. Some will keep a very long time such as the balsamic, and others not as long such as the grapefruit. Enjoy!
Laura says
I love this list! I also like the way you labeled the jars in your fridge. What kind of tape/stickers did you use for that? I'm assuming they come off without a sticky mess...
Sam says
Thank you Laura!
haha, it's just white duct tape, so unfortunately there is definitely a sticky mess.
Laura says
Thank you so much for these amazing dressings! I gave up bottled dressing over two years ago, and now my dressing repertoire is very impressive, thanks to you. I really can't decide which is my favorite...I make the balsamic and the maple mustard over and over. I love the Thousand Land for my vegan Reuben's. I love the one-jar method, and finally have a use for all the empty coconut oil jars in my pantry.
Sam says
Haha! That's awesome! I am so enjoy the recipes Laura, and happy you have such an impressive dressing collection now 🙂
Laura says
I need to know more about this vegan reuben!
Laurie says
Hi Sam, I posted last month about not using an almond based yogurt in the Ranch recipe. I used coconut based yogurt in the last batch and it turned out great. Question: What constitutes a serving for these recipes? The Ranch recipe makes about 1.5 C, and has 12 servings. Can't figure out how many tablespoons that would be per serving. I'm not too great at math, can you help me? I follow Weight Watchers and although I could probably drink this dressing out of the jar, something tells me that would be slightly more than a serving! BTW, per my Points Plus calculator, a serving equals 2 pts. Thanks.
Laurie
Sam says
Hi Laurie!
So happy you loved the coconut yogurt for this recipe 🙂
Each recipe makes a slightly different amount, but for a recipe that makes 1.5 Cups, two tablespoons would be a serving. (There are 24 tablespoons in 1.5 cups). You can use this handy dandy chart to help for future. http://www.asknumbers.com/CupToTablespoon.aspx
Hope that helps!! (And that you can still enjoy a fair amount).
Annie says
Hi Sam, I don't use oils or vegan mayo in my cooking (heart health reasons). Any suggestions for a way I can modify your dressings here that contain oils/mayo? Thanks, Annie
Sam says
Hi Annie,
For oil, you can try The Fat Free Vegan's recipe for "thick water" here. For mayo, you can try using a vegan yogurt, such as almond or coconut yogurt instead. The flavours will probably be a little different, so you might need to adjust the spices as needed. Hope that helps!
Annie says
That thick water recipe is so cool! Thank you!!!
Sam says
No problem 🙂
Nancy says
I love you Sam............:):):)
Your the best and such a life saver
Nancy says
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Sam says
Awwww thank you Nancy!!!! You totally made my day! 😀
bequalls says
I LOVE the way you do the Nutrition info...wish it were a Pinterest requirement! Thanks so much for these...
Sam says
You're so welcome Bequalls! It does take extra time and work so I am really happy you like the info 😀
Mary says
The tangy miso dressing is fabulous! One of the best salad dressings I've ever had, for sure. Thanks for posting it!
Sam says
Aww Mary! I am so happy you loved the recipe so much. That's so great! Thank you for coming back and leaving your review 😀
Katie says
Thank you for all of these!
Sam says
You're very welcome Katie!
Carol says
I'm going to make the Walnut Basil dressing. I have on hand and thought to use Walnut Oil, rather than Olive Oil -- any reason not to?
Sam says
I don't think so, go for it! I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
Lilly says
These all sound so wonderful! I always make my own dressing & can't wait to try some of these. Thank you!
Sam says
Thank you so much Lilly! I hope you enjoy them 😀
brucearthurs says
That's a gorgeous photospread. I could see it as a wall poster.
Sam says
Aww that's lovely! Thank you!!! You are welcome to print if for your wall if you like, I would be flattered 😀
Sher says
I am in awwww of your attention to detail this spread si simply beautiful...I am excited about trying a few of them....thank you for your hard work
Sam says
Awwwww thank you Sher!!! I love putting my heart and soul into this blog, so it is wonderful when it gets so much lover right back!
Lauren R says
Wow these look awesome! Can't wait to try some of them. ^_^ Beautiful photos. Also wasn't sure if others were dealing with this but some of your print buttons towards the end don't link up to the same recipe. Would love the grapefruit dressing!
Sam says
Thank you so much Lauren!
You're right, some of the recipes don't seem to be working correctly 🙁
I contacted the support staff for the recipe plug-in and hopefully I will have it running properly again soon. Sorry about that Lauren, but thanks for letting me know!
In the mean time you can take a screenshot and print the screenshot. http://www.take-a-screenshot.org
Hope that helps!
So happy you love the post and my photos 😀
Lauren R says
Thanks! I love your blog the recipes are so amazing and I can't wait to try Aquafaba. Seems too good to be true!
Sam says
Thank you so much! The best thing about aquafaba, is it really isn't too good to be true. It's so amazing!
Andrea says
Oh you are sneaky! The photos are spectacular. One more to go. Congratulations!!!
Sam says
Haha, Thank you so much Andrea!!
varsha says
how long can these stay in the fridge for? i like making large batches in advance if possible!!
Sam says
Hi Varsha!
Some will last longer than others. The recipes that use fresh ingredients such as the Carrot Ginger Dressing, and the Walnut Basil will last about a week or more in the fridge in an airtight container. Some of the dressings such as the Balsamic Vinaigrette, and the Catalina Dressing will last much longer. Hope that helps!
Aryn says
Your vegan ranch sounds way easier than most other vegan ranch recipes I've found, looks just like non-vegan ranch, and probably tastes amazing! To be honest, I haven't had good ranch in years... the store bought vegan kind I found just isn't what I'm looking for, and I don't have the time to make a dressing that requires a blender and a food processor and 20 minutes on the stove before an hour chilling in the fridge (that might be a slight exagerration, haha). Hurrah for your ranch! Not to mention, hurrah for some of these other dressings too! Nice work, Sam! 🙂
Sam says
Thank you Aryn! You made me look at my ranch dressing and I had realized I forgot to write down an ingredient (the non-dairy sour cream), but it is still just as easy. I hope you like it! Hooray!
Diane says
Quick question...what is a serving? 2 tablespoons like a standard store bought dressing? Thanks! I have a feeling my fridge is about to look a lot like yours.
Sam says
Haha! The serving size varies for each recipe a bit as each varies a bit in quantity, but about 1 to 2 tablespoons. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup, so hopefully that helps you visualize a bit better. Hope that helps!
Karen says
THANK YOU ThANK YOU! I can't wait to try them all! I am a new vegan and YOU are awesome!
Sam says
THANK YOU! You are awesome Karen!! Welcome to veganism, and let me know if you have any questions 😀
Kathy Sturr says
AWESOME! I am one of those people who will never buy salad dressing again - this list is impressively delicious - bring on the summer salads!
Sam says
Thank you Kathy! Yes I love summer salads... and winter ones...and autumn ones...and spring ones...
Eva says
Hey Sam, you rock! Wooow!
Sam says
Hi Eva!
Thank you!! 😀