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Just 4 ingredients, less than 5 minutes to make, this everyday oil-free salad dressing is my go-to! With a creamy, tangy, and zesty flavor, this easy to make dressing will also keep fresh in the fridge for a week! This simple dressing can go toe-to-toe with any vinaigrettes, vegan caesar dressings, or balsamic vinegar. It is the BEST way to amp up any salad! This dressing works wonderfully on mixed greens, but I also love to drizzle it onto wraps, grain bowls, pasta salad, beans, or any other dish that needs a little extra oomph! Or you can even use it as a dip (or sauce) and dip your favorite vegetables like baby carrots or cucumbers. This is bound to become one of your favorite vegan salad dressings. 
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I have tried many different recipes and this is easily THE BEST oil free dressing ever!!! - Susan
I like to add a side salad to most of my meals. Even though I cook with small amounts of oil, I'm not a huge fan of dredging my salads in it. When you take a super nutritionally dense low-calorie dish such as a salad and then pour even just a tablespoon of oil on top, it quickly adds a ton of processed fat and calories without adding much flavour. Personally, I'm ok with oilier salad dressings on occasion, but for the most part, I like to keep my salads light, fresh, filled with veggies and fresh herbs, and healthy with this super simple lemony, oil free dressing. Skip buying expensive store-bought dressings, oil-free salad dressing recipes like this will change your life! Just shake this dressing up in less than 5 minutes and you have the perfect dressing for all your green munching needs!
How to make My everyday oil-free salad dressing:
There is a reason this oil-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan salad dressing is my go-to: it's super simple! Just add the lemon juice, dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, and agave (or maple syrup) to a jar or bowl, and shake it or whisk it up! I like to use these small jars, but you can also use a leftover jam jar. Pour over your favourite salad greens or store in the fridge to use later. For more oil-free dressings try my Cashew Caesar Dressing, my Cashew Ranch Dressing, my Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing, or my Creamy Dill Pickle Dressing. Bon appetgan! Sam Turnbull.
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My Everyday Oil-Free Salad Dressing
Just 4 ingredients, less than 5 minutes to make, this simple salad dressing is my go-to! Creamy, tangy, zesty, and keeps fresh in the fridge for a week, this is the best simple dressing to amp up any salad!
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 4 (makes about 8 tablespoons)
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
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Instructions
Add all the ingredients to a jar or small bowl and shake well or whisk to combine. Store in a jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (about 2 tablespoons) | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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Author: Sam Turnbull
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Course: Salad
Author: Sam Turnbull
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Course: Salad
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Chris says
This is a go to salad dressing. I make it every week and double the recipe so I don't go without. Just enough tang and sweetness.Lillian HUghes says
So easy and so good - I want to use it everywhere!Reply
Marissa says
SO good! I actually add a bit of salt and some chopped fresh garlic to mine! I made one batch and then immediately tripled it after tasting it thank you!!! ♡Reply
Nadia says
Absolutely delicious!Reply
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Thank you!
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Tammy says
OMG! DELICIOUS. I was looking for a salad dressing with no oil. This is DELICIOUS! Thank youReply
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay! We're glad you like it!
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Roseanna says
Delicious a perfect way to watch your weight! Does anyone recommend pairing this with a special recipe to reduce weight?Reply
SHR says
Mine was very thick could not even use?
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Sam Turnbull says
Hi SHR, is it possible that you used powdered mustard instead? That would make it thick. Otherwise were you carful to measure accurately?
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Susan Shadows says
I have tried many different recipes and this is easily THE BEST oil free dressing ever!!! I used agave since it's more neutral and I can't imagine skipping the nutritional yeast it MADE the dressing!!!Reply
Sam Turnbull says
Yay! So thrilled to hear that, thank you for the review Susan 🙂
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alisa haitoff says
Easy, delicious and stands up great in the fridge I used it for days. I omitted the nutritional yeast and it was perfect. Thanks for this easy go to recipe!Reply
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Yay!
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Rosie says
Can I use something else instead of the nutritional yeast x
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Jess @ IDTLC Support says
You can omit if desired.
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TerryF says
This has an interesting flavour because of the notch - it's pretty good for having no oil. Thank you!Reply
Lisa says
Really enjoyed this. I'm curious if it would work with balsamic vinegar instead of lemon juice? Has anyone tried that?Reply
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
That does sound good, please let us know if you test it out!
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Lisa says
Tried it with the balsamic vinegar - a locally made, very tasty vinegar - and it was excellent. This one came
out a bit thicker. But it's really good, I'd recommend it!Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Wonderful!
Chris says
Yes, it is called 3-2-1 dressing. No need to use nutritional yeast.
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Coulinjo says
but it's better (and nuritional) with nooch
Brenda says
Absolutely delicious. It’s a keeper and will use it a lot.Reply
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
We love to hear it, Brenda!
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Marc says
Very simple and quite flavorful. I'm not into veganism, but was looking for homemade lower calorie dressing ideas, and this works very well. I actually had some Dijon mustard left that I'd bought for another recipe, so I used that, but I generally make my own mustard. I plan to try it with some of that next.Reply
Ruth says
The great thing about this dressing is that the flavour is so strong you need very little. Just a wee bit mixed thoroughly over your food will add a big boost. Tip: Don't skip the maple syrup. It's an important ingredient to balance it out. Thanks for the recipe!Reply
Paige Burris says
Agree!! I used way too much on my first salad.
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Geri says
Can you substitute Stevia instead of maple syrup. Or some thing else for those of us who are insulin resistant
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Sam Turnbull says
I haven't tested it but you are welcome to try 🙂
Diane says
I always replace those with Date Paste.
Tammy says
I had about 2 TBS of dijon mustard left in the jar so I used the mustard jar to make this... I simply put the other ingredients in the mustard jar - shake, shake, shake, shake...I was skeptical, but yum yum yum!!! Thank you!
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Sam Turnbull says
So happy you loved it! 🙂
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Daisy says
Wonderful recipeReply
Kathy says
First? Just delicious. However, this makes about four-five tablespoons of dressing! I can’t wait to try more dressing recipes of yours!!Reply
Sam Turnbull says
So happy you love it!
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