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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Tricia says
I am very excited about these. About how big is a serving? 1 tbsp?
Sam Turnbull says
Thanks, Tricia! Each recipe varies slightly. Enjoy!
Josee says
Hey Sam, I've made three of these dressings so far.... balsamic vinaigrette, coleslaw dressing and the ranch dressing. They all taste phenomenal! I find the ranch dressing a bit on the thin side though. Was it meant to be that way? I used the sour cream recipe from your cookbook, 'Silk' almond milk and store bought vegenaise to make the dressing. I was hoping to use it as a dip for the buffalo cauliflower bites. 🙂 Any suggestions to thicken it a bit would be much appreciated.
Thanks for all that you do.
Sam Turnbull says
So happy you are enjoying them, Josee! Try the ranch dressing in my cookbook (page 70). I think it's a little thicker, and try omitting the non-dairy milk or adding just as needed. Enjoy!
clulu says
thank u sooooo much for putting all the recipes on one page! i hate having to click for every single recipe i want
Sam Turnbull says
You're most welcome 🙂
Tilly says
Love to try all the dressings, look great, but can't get the green "print" button to work. Have to copy and paste everything. Any suggestions?
Tilly
Sam Turnbull says
Hi Tilly! Yes, there is a problem with the recipe plugin. I'm working on getting it fixed asap! In the meantime, it might be easier to take a screenshot. The recipes should be up and running properly again soon. 🙂
Kari says
I love making my own dressings. It always impresses my parents when they come over. 😉 But, I haven't made most of these in any type of version, so I'm excited to try them... like each and every one!
Just wanted to add that this is a great site for vegans. And, you are doing a great job on Facebook too, which is where I first found you. Thanks for it all!
Sam Turnbull says
Thank you so much, Kari! I hope you love all the dressings. So happy you found me 🙂
Sherrie says
Love, love, love the Chipotle Lime dressing. I double the recipe so there's enough to last all week and add a touch more chipotle because I like it spicy.
Thank you for an awesome recipe.
Sam Turnbull says
Yay!! So happy you have a favourite, Sherrie 😀
Angie Evans says
I am so glad to find these now I won't be bored dressing from the store that has to much oil I can adjust as needed right love the Catalina
Sam Turnbull says
Yay! I hope you love them. Enjoy!
Deb says
SOOO glad I found these...well, maybe I'm getting ahead of myself, I haven't tried any of them yet but I'm so glad they ALL aren't made with cashews...I'm so sick of finding and trying vegan dressing and sauce recipes that call for cashews. I really hope I like these...despite all the oil. 🙂
Deb says
Just a suggestion if you want to cut back on oil.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulBupnnbu90 towards the end of this video she mentions a recipe of 1 cup organic low sodium vegetable broth whisks together with 1 tsp. cornstarch (or arrowroot)...in saucepan over medium heat until clear-approx. 7 minutes...and you'll have your replacement for oil in these recipes....not too shabby, eh?
Sam Turnbull says
Haha I know what you mean! I also linked a recipe to something called "thick water" to use as an oil substitute in the article above, sounds pretty similar to what you shared. I hope you enjoy the dressings!
Majku says
I always ignore the cashew recipes because cashews are so expensive...
Melanie says
I just found this....these are great and I can't wait to try! Do you have a suggestion on what to use instead of the vegenaise in the chipotle line dressing? I'm not a huge fan of it and wasn't sure if there was another "creamy" alternative.
Sam Turnbull says
So glad you enjoy them! There are lots of other brands of vegan mayo, and I will have my own recipe in my upcoming cookbook, but if that isn't your think you could try a vegan yogurt or sour cream.
Marqus K Gant says
Hampton Creek has THE best vegan mayonnaise. You should definitely try them!
Sherrie says
I use Best Food brand vegan mayo. Very tasty and doesn't taste artificial.
Shanasy says
Thank you for these wonderful salad dressings! They look yummy! I've shared this link with my group "Super Quick Plant-Based Recipes" https://www.facebook.com/SuperQuickPBRecipes/ - we're always looking for recipes that take 20 minutes or less to make and use as few ingredients as possible! I"m sure my group will love your other recipes too!
Sam Turnbull says
So happy you enjoyed! I have lots of recipes that take 20 minutes or less so I hope you check out more recipes 🙂
Katie @ Old World Taste says
Amazing post! I don't like to keep storebought dressings around either. I am trying to do more dairy free recipes and I've bookmarked your post. Thousand Island was great. I've got a yummy Lemon Thyme dressing in my Nicoise Salad too. http://oldworldtaste.com/nicoise-salad-classic-french-salad-tuna-lemon-thyme-vinaigrette/
Sam Turnbull says
So very happy you enjoyed it Katie!
Heather Moore says
I almost cried when I saw a load of pictures of 'creamy' salad dressings. Even better is that they're so simple to make.
I just made the thousand island one. I subbed the sweet pickle for tomato and balsamic relish and omitted the cider vinegar, as there's plenty of flavour from the balsamic.
I also made some homemade sour cream, put some smoked vegan cheese in with it, and threw in some pinto beans.
All are going right into my pulled jack (your recipe) tortilla wraps.
No boring cold dinner! It's going to be awesome!
Sam Turnbull says
Oooh that sounds so delicious! So happy you love the recipes so much! Vegans deserve creamy salads too! Haha 🙂
Heather Moore says
I wasn't sure how it would go with the thousand island but it was delicious. I have enough left over for sandwiches too! I'll never need to hunt for dressings again! Haha.
Sam Turnbull says
Woohoo! Love it! 🙂
Ivy says
Where did you get these glass jugs for the salad dressing? Love them.
Sam Turnbull says
Thanks Ivy! They are actually antiques from my mom, but I wanted to help you out, and I found the same ones on Etsy for you here!. 🙂
Ivy says
Thanks!!!
Sonia Komorowski says
How long do these generally keep in the fridge?
Sam Turnbull says
Some will last for months (such as the balsamic, as it uses all shelf stable ingredients). But the other dressings will last about a week.
Mel says
What happened to the Caesar salad dressing? I loved it! I can't find the recipe on your site anymore 🙁
Sam Turnbull says
It hasn't moved it's right here 🙂
Dan says
Wowza! I struck gold finding these recipes for sure. All your recipes have been fantastic. Just made the Ranch dressing - wonderful - to go with your Falafel recipe tonight. Can't wait. For someone who never really intended to become Vegan I find we are eating vegan (or vegetarian) almost all of the time now ....thanks to you. Can't wait for your cookbook to come out. It will definitely be sitting on my kitchen counter.
🙂
Dan
Sam Turnbull says
Yay!!! I love that you are accidentally eating veg most of the time!! That's so awesome. So excited for my book, I've been putting my heart and soul into it, can't wait to share it 😀
Srivani says
Just made the Ranch, Sweet Dill and Cherry Tomato dressings, in preparation for our daughter's 3rd Birthday vegan celebration (family BBQ) on Saturday. These 3 were super simple and so delicious. Probably my favourite is the Cherry Tomato dressing. Thanks for the inspiration, Sam!!
Sam Turnbull says
Yay! So happy you continue to love my recipes Srivani 🙂
Susan says
I too have given up on bottled dressings. These are amazing, I am going to use these as my go-to dressings. One question, what kind of salad would be best for the Peanut Butter Dressing? Preferably something with greens, I know it would be good on a quinoa or chickpea salad.
Sam Turnbull says
Yay!!!! That's awesome. I never ever buy bottled dressings. Homemade ones are so much better and so easy to make. I agree it would be great on quinoa and chickpeas, I also love it on kale salads. I don't know why but the rich peanut butter and the hearty kale always tastes so yummy to me. I just top with whatever veggies I have lying around. Yum!
Susan says
Kale it is! I just happen to have a boatload in my fridge right now.
Christian says
I tried the chipotle lime dressing. It is yummy delicious. Thank you so much
Sam Turnbull says
Yay! So happy you liked it!
Maria says
I made the creamy ranch dressing but it seems a bit runny. Is that how it's supposed to be? I'm trying to figure out if I did something wrong although I double checked and didn't seem to. I do like the taste though!
Sam Turnbull says
Hmmm no it's not supposed to be that runny. Perhaps the vegan mayo or vegan sour cream you used was a different texture than the one I used? Next time, I would just add in the non-dairy milk a small bit at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Glad you like the taste! 🙂