Dairy-Free Creamy Salad Dressing Recipes

Gluten-Free Vegan Dressings Use Mori-Nu Tofu or Nayonaise for Salads

© Donna Diegel

Sep 20, 2009

These dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free and oil-free vegan salad dressings are extra creamy and extra quick! No fancy equipment is needed. A stand blender or immersion blender will do the job. The tofu mayonnaise and silken tofu can be found in health food stores or most big supermarkets in the natural food aisle.

Mori-Nu Silken Tofu

Vegetarians will recognize the silken style tofu in Mori-Nu's dinstictive aseptic packaging. Not only are the 10 ounce packages easy to store, but USA made Mori-Nu Tofu doesn't have to be refrigerated until opened. The silken tofu should be used within a few days of opening.

"Mori-Nu's original product line consisted of silken style tofu in soft, firm, and extra-firm varieties. The creamy-smooth texture and mild flavor of original Mori-Nu Silken Tofu make it ideal for everything from shakes and cream pies to sauces, soups, dips, and main dishes," claims Mori-Nu.

Nasoya Nayonaise or Hellman's Mayonnaise?

Vegans will appreciate the tofu mayo choices offered in the health food stores today. Regular egg and dairy mayonnaise can now be substituted with an all natural product that's dairy and egg-free. Nasoya Nayonaise is easy to use in creamy homemade salad dressings, or anything else requiring traditional egg based mayonnaise. Nasoya Nayonaise is gluten-free, lactose free, contains no casein, has no trans fat and is a Kosher product.

According to Nasoya, "Nasoya Nayonaise is a cholesterol free, non-dairy vegi-dressing and spread. It is made with organic soybeans and without eggs. It's all-natural and contains no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors. Regular Nayonaise has 70% fewer calories than mayonnaise."

How To make Quick & Easy Creamy Vegan Salad Dressings

1. Place all ingredients except fresh herbs in a large blender, and mix on high speed until smooth and creamy. An immersion blender is also handy to use in place of a regular stand blender.
2. Add herbs and pulse a few times until desired texture is achieved.
3. Pour into tight fitting container and refrigerate.
4. Most recipes make 1-1 1/2 cups salad dressing.

Green Goddess Dressing Recipe

• 1/2 cup tofu mayonnaise or Nasoya Nayonaise
• 1/2 cup dairy-free plain yogurt
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 fresh parsley, minced
• 3 Tablespoons fresh green onions (scallions)

Creamy Sweet & Sour Dressing Recipe

• 1/2 cup Nasoya Nayonaise or tofu mayo
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel

Lemon Dressing Recipe

• 10 ounce package Mori-Nu Soft Silken Tofu
• 2 fresh lemons, juiced
• 1 Tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel
• 3 Tablespoons honey
• 2 Tablespoon chives, minced

Cucumber Dill Dressing Recipe

• 10 ounce package Mori-Nu Soft Silken Tofu
• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 2 Tablespoons fresh dill

Creamy Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipe

• 5 ounces (1/2 box) Mori-Nu Soft Silken Tofu
• 1/3 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
• 1/4 cup raspberry, white wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey

Maple Dressing Recipe

• 5 ounces (1/2 box) Mori-Nu Soft Silken Tofu
• 1/3 cup pure Vermont maple syrup
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Orange Mint Dressing Recipe

• 5 ounces (1/2 box) Mori-Nu Soft Silken Tofu
• 1 fresh orange, juiced, or 1/3 cup orange juice
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1 Tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel
• 1 Tablespoon mint leaves, finely minced

For more vegetarian recipes, try the Best Vegan Blueberry Muffins, Vegetarian Pea Soup, and Vegan Macaroni and Cheese.

Spinach Salad with Creamy Raspberry Vinaigrette

Zesty Pesto Pasta Salad

Waldorf Salad

Red, White & Blue Fruit Salad

Panzanella Salad

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