Vegan Salad Dressings

Looking for the tastiest vegan salad dressings to take your salad game to the next level? Do you love bold flavors? Then you will love this list.

I've gathered some of the most delicious and easy-to-make dressings to satisfy your taste buds.

These curated recipes are a combination of Plant Based Folk recipes and from other recipe developers.

a collage of three different colored dressings

Creamy Vegan Salad Dressings

Typical ingredients (but not limited to) found in creamy vegan dressings include nuts, seeds, tofu, oil, or avocado.

Typical ways to use these are in pasta, on fresh greens/vegetables, or as a dip.

Try my ranch dressing made with cashews which is in the list it uses this ranch seasoning mix.

These are great with a pasta salad such as this banana blossom salad.

a whiter bowl with green sauce and a lemon on the side

Avocado Basil Pesto

This easy vegan avocado basil pesto sauce is an alternative to traditional pesto. It's creamy, flavorful, and perfect to use in so many ways including with pastas, potatoes, salads and more.

Avocado Basil Pesto Dressing

a brown ceramic bowl filled with creamy green dressing

Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing

Cilantro lime avocado dressing is creamy and versatile. Use it on salads, tacos, dipping, and spreading. Vegan and oil free.

Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing

5 Minute Mayo

This homemade eggless mayonnaise recipe is an amazing substitute for traditional mayo. It’s thick and creamy, perfect for sandwiches, salads or as a dip. It’s also vegan and gluten free.

Mayonnaise Without Egg

Bakerita

Creamy Vegan Caesar Dressing

This Vegan Caesar Dressing recipe is dairy-free thanks to its raw cashew base! It’s creamy & delicious as a salad dressing, dip, or spread.

Vegan Caesar Dressing

Debra Klein

Creamy Chipotle Salad Dressing

Easy recipe for Healthy Chipotle Salad Dressing uses pantry ingredients and takes just 5 minutes to make. Delish Chipotle Mayo sub.

Chipotle Salad Dressing

Nutriciously

Silken Tofu Ranch Dressing

The best silken tofu ranch dressing bursting with flavors and fresh herbs! Try this protein-packed 5-minute vegan condiment as a dip or with salads.

Tofu Ranch Dressing

Vegan Huggs

Thousand Island

This Vegan Thousand Island Dressing is creamy, flavorful, and much healthier than store-bought varieties. It’s dairy-free, oil-free, and gluten-free.

Vegan Thousand Island Dressing

Diannes Vegan Kitchen

Maple Mustard Dressing

Sweet & tangy homemade vegan Maple Mustard Dressing whips up in a matter of seconds! This easy recipe is made with hemp seeds, so it’s nut-free & oil-free.

Maple Mustard Dressing

Shawarma Dressing

This traditional shawarma dressing is creamy and known as tarator. The base ingredients are tahini, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt and water which are whipped up in minutes. This sauce can be used with some many foods.

Vegan Shawarma Dressing

Tahini Turmeric Dressing

Golden, quick and easy, this turmeric tahini dressing is made with pantry ingredients and makes anything taste good!

Tahini Turmeric Dressing

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Vegan Vinaigrette Dressings

Vinaigrettes are a classic choice for salads both cold and warm, and vegan vinaigrette dressings are no exception.

Typical ingredients found in vegan vinaigrettes include balsamic vinegar, oil, citrus, mustard and maple syrup.

These are great with a fresh salad like orange fennel salad.

Plant Based Jess

Sesame Soy

This sesame soy dressing is delicious in salads, rice bowls or asian style noodles. Its the perfect sweet, tangy and savory combination.

Sesame Soy Dressing

Occasionally Eggs

Summer Strawberry Vinaigrette

A simple summery strawberry vinaigrette, with fresh berries. This easy recipe is blended into a sweet, flavourful dressing for salads.

Strawberry Vinaigrette

Ginger Hultin Nutrition

Lemon Vinaigrette

Making your own dressing is easy and healthy, too. This Vegan Lemon Vinaigrette is perfect for your weekly meal prep. Take it for lunch!

Vegan Lemon Vinaigrette

A Sweet Alternative

Homemade Maple Vinaigrette

This maple vinaigrette dressing recipe has the perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. It’s quick and easy to make.

Maple Vinaigrette

Joy Food Sunshine

Greek Salad Dressing

This flavorful Greek salad dressing recipe is made with a handful of simple ingredients in less than 5 minutes. Homemade Greek dressing is so much better than store bought!

Greek Salad Dressing

Lebanese Salad Dressing

Lebanese salad dressing is the go-to dressing for making a quick salad.

Lebanese Salad Dressing

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Oil-Free Vegan Salad Dressings

For those looking for a lighter option, oil-free vegan dressings are a great choice.

These are great with carrot and cucumber salad.

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Citrus Tahini Dressing

With no added oil, this citrus and tahini dressing can be used on salads, veggies and more.

Tahini Citrus Miso Dressing

BBQ Cashew Ranch Dressing

I love dipping fresh veggies into this dressing, but it's also great for roasted veggies, pasta and more!

Cashew BBQ Ranch Dressing

Eat Plant Based

Oil-Free Vinegar Salad Dressing

Take those greens to the next level with this vinegar oil-free salad dressing that requires only 5 ingredients and 5-minutes to whip up to perfection. It’s a deliciously simple, gluten-free, oil-free, nut-free, plant-based topping for salads, pasta, wraps, and even more!

Oil-Free Vinegar Salad Dressing

My Plantiful Cooking

Quick Vegan Italian Dressing

Tangy, zesty, and flavorful, this vegan Italian dressing will be your next favorite condiment! It is effortless to make, fuss-free, and ready in mins.

Vegan Italian Dressing

My Quiet Kitchen

Trader Joe’s Copycat Turmeric Dressing

Like liquid gold! Copycat version of Trader Joe’s Almond-Turmeric Dressing, with lemon, ginger, turmeric & almond butter. Vegan and oil-free.

Trader Joe’s Copycat Turmeric Dressing

Living Lou

Herbed Tofu Salad Dressing

A vegan and creamy homemade herbed tofu salad dressing with parsley, dill and soft tofu.

Herbed Tofu Salad Dressing

FAQ

Can I use vegan dressings for non-vegan dishes?

Absolutely! Vegan dressings can be used in a variety of dishes, including sandwiches, wraps, and even as a dip for vegetables. There is no limit to how they can be used.

How long do homemade vegan salad dressings last?

Depending on the ingredients, some can last up to a week in the refrigerator if stored in an air-tight container.
Should the dressings contain fresh herbs, garlic, ginger, or similar, they may spoil quicker.
An avocado-based dressing is best used within a few days as it will change color and become unappealing.
It is always best to follow the guidance of the recipe on how long to store your vegan dressing

Why make homemade vegan salad dressings?

It's simple, you know exactly what ingredients have been used along with the amounts, and there are no unwanted additives or preservatives. A homemade dressing also ensures the flavors are at their freshest and can be a cost-effective way to jazz up your meal.
Additionally, it can be a fun and creative way to experiment with different flavor combinations and spices.