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    Oil Free Salad Dressing

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    This balsamic Oil free Salad Dressing is so easy to make and ready in less than 2 minutes! It’s tangy with a hint of sweetness and absolutely delicious. Whole foods plant-based, nut-free, oil-free, and gluten-free.

    This balsamic Oil free Salad Dressing is so easy to make and ready in less than 2 minutes! Great on salads and pasta.

    Have you been looking for an oil free vegan salad dressing recipe that doesn’t taste like it’s oil free or vegan? Congratulations! Your search is officially over.

    This delicious oil-free balsamic dressing is homemade but taste like it’s right off the shelf. It’s incredibly easy to make and super versatile. Enjoy it on your salad, sandwich, or pasta.

    It doesn’t get any easier. Ready? Let’s do this!

    This balsamic Oil free Salad Dressing is so easy to make and ready in less than 2 minutes! Great on salads and pasta.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    This is the best fat free salad dressing recipe and it’s is so easy and versatile. You need some very basic ingredients that are sitting in your fridge and pantry at this moment. And, best of all, no blender or food processor required.

    • Balsamic Vinegar
    • Dijon Mustard
    • Maple Syrup
    • Nutritional Yeast (optional)
    • Dried Basil & Oregano

    Table of Contents

    • How To Make Oil Free Salad Dressing
    • More Oil Free Vegan Salad Dressing Recipes
    • Oil-Free Balsamic Salad Dressing

    How To Make Oil Free Salad Dressing

    Add all your ingredients to a small jar or container with a lid and shake, shake, shake! That’s it. No, I’m serious. That’s it.

    Yes, it’s great on a regular salad. But, you can use it in my Tomato Cucumber Salad and Classic Three Bean Salad as well. And, it’s amazing as a sandwich condiment.

    This balsamic Oil free Salad Dressing is so easy to make and ready in less than 2 minutes! Great on salads and pasta.

    I hope you love this oil free salad dressing. It’s…

    • Tangy
    • Sweet
    • Gluten free
    • Easy
    • Versatile
    • Fat free
    • & SO delicious!

    More Oil Free Vegan Salad Dressing Recipes

    Vinegar ain’t your thing? Try these other healthy oil free salad dressing recipes.

    • Vegan Ranch Dressing
    • Vegan Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
    • Garlicky Lemon Tahini Dressing

    Pro Tips

    • Dijon is simply my preference and I think it works best. But, feel free to use what you’ve got or prefer. Yellow and Spicy Brown Mustard both work very well.
    • This dressing is great for making in a larger quantity because it keeps so well. Store it in a jar with a lid in the fridge for 2-3 months. I like doing this so it’s always on hand.
    • You can leave the maple syrup out of this recipe if you don’t like the sweetness. Also, feel free to use your sweetener of choice.
    This balsamic Oil free Salad Dressing is so easy to make and ready in less than 2 minutes! Great on salads and pasta.

    If you try this recipe be sure and let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and donโ€™t forget to tag a photo #shaneandsimple on Instagram. Peace, grace, and good vibes.

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    Oil-Free Balsamic Salad Dressing

    ★★★★★

    5 from 36 reviews

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    This balsamic Oil free Salad Dressing is so easy to make and ready in less than 2 minutes! It’s tangy with a hint of sweetness and absolutely delicious. Whole foods plant-based, nut-free, oil-free, and gluten-free.

    • Total Time: 2 mins.
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x

    Ingredients

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    • ยผ cup + 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
    • 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
    • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 tsp nutritional yeast
    • ยฝ tsp. dried oregano
    • ยฝ tsp. dried basil

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a jar with an airtight lid and shake until everything is well combined. If you don’t have jar, add the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk.

    Equipment

    8oz. Mason Jars

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    • Author: Shane Martin
    • Prep Time: 2 mins.
    • Category: Salads & Dressings
    • Method: Raw
    • Cuisine: Vegan
    • Diet: Vegan

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
    • Calories: 60
    • Sugar: 9.6 g
    • Sodium: 299.8 mg
    • Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 11 g
    • Fiber: 0.1 g
    • Protein: 0.3 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: oil free salad dressing recipe, no oil salad dressing, oil free balsamic dressing, oil free vegan salad dressing, no oil salad dressing

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Charlene

      December 16, 2022 at 5:19 pm

      Took to our synagogue oneg to replace store bought dressing and everyone wants the recipe.
      So amazing how good it can be without oil.
      Thanks Shane!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 18, 2022 at 12:41 am

        Thank you so much! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it.

        Reply
    2. Lisa Sottile

      December 07, 2022 at 11:10 pm

      WOW!!!!! Fabulous salad dressing! This one is moving to the top of my list!

      Thank you, Mr. Shane!

      Reply
    3. Kathleen

      November 27, 2022 at 12:34 pm

      My youngest sonโ€™s favorite dressing! Iโ€™ve started doubling the recipe, because he doesnโ€™t want anything else. Thanks, Shane!

      Reply
    4. Linda

      October 25, 2022 at 7:10 pm

      Love this dressing, just perfect , between sweet and tangy !! Love your recipes , so simple, and easy to make !! Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Paula

      September 20, 2022 at 1:27 pm

      Wow. Didnโ€™t even miss the olive oil. Thank you for this lovely dressing. Just discovered your website a few days ago and now canโ€™t wait to try more of your creations.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 22, 2022 at 11:21 am

        Thank you so much, Paula!!!

        Reply
    6. Kimber

      July 21, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      So good. I was looking for something lower calorie than EVOO and this fits the bill without sacrificing taste. I add a little chopped garlic, salt and pepper. Perfect.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        July 22, 2022 at 12:29 am

        Awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    7. Sandi

      July 17, 2022 at 1:31 pm

      This is THE BEST salad dressing EVER! I eat a salad almost every day for lunch and never get tired of this dressing! SO much better than any store bought brand and easy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        July 17, 2022 at 6:07 pm

        Thank you so much!!!

        Reply
    8. Bobbie Shinehouse

      June 06, 2022 at 5:39 pm

      Thanks for this tasty salad dressing recipe. Easy and nut free. Since I am a single person household, I love that it keeps in the fridge for 2-3 months.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Denice

      May 30, 2022 at 11:10 am

      So delicious! So easy! And oil free! Thanks so much!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Heather

        June 14, 2022 at 6:49 pm

        Fabulous!!

        Reply
    10. Erin

      May 28, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      I made this to use in pasta salad. It was great! So easy and delicious and I had all the ingredients on hand. I usually prefer creamy dressings for greens, but will definitely be using this for salads also. I look forward to trying so many of your other recipes that all look so amazing. Thanks Shane for sharing your passion for WFPB cooking in this awesome blog. I wish I had known you when you were here in Charlotte. I would have loved to cook with and learn from you. ๐Ÿ˜Š

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        May 28, 2022 at 11:39 pm

        Wow, thank you so much! Maybe we can meet when we’re back in town:)

        Reply
        • Erin

          June 03, 2022 at 5:11 pm

          Count me in! โ˜บ๏ธ

          Reply
    11. Melva

      May 03, 2022 at 8:51 pm

      Where has this dressing been all of my life? ๐Ÿ˜. It is seriously so good. Iโ€™m only a week into my vegan journey and this dressing is totally saving me!!!!! Honestly, itโ€™s better than the ones I eaten in the past with oil. Thank you so much for this recipe (and all the others)

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Sharon Toney

      April 22, 2022 at 6:00 pm

      Let me just say………..You knocked it outta park with this recipe! It even tastes BETTER than the oily ones!
      Every time I need a recipe for something, I google you! Thanks for all you do to keep us on track!
      I so appreciate you!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        April 24, 2022 at 1:13 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    13. Tasha

      March 02, 2022 at 3:18 pm

      I was in the middle of making my salad. My option was a store bought dressing that was too oily for me. So I looked online and came across your recipe! I had all the ingredients and it was quick and easy! And it was pretty tasty! Thank you for sharing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        March 02, 2022 at 4:53 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    14. Loretta

      February 15, 2022 at 8:42 pm

      This was YUMMY! I made it with spicy brown mustard, because that’s what I had. I also used honey instead of maple syrup. (My brother-in-law is a bee keeper, and I like to support the honey bees!) I love the taste of this dressing, made without oil.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        February 16, 2022 at 12:59 pm

        Sounds great, Loretta! Thanks for reaching out.

        Reply
    15. Sandi

      January 28, 2022 at 11:22 am

      This shit is THE BOMB!!! Addicting. I love garlic and added a couple cloves and it is simply DELECTABLE. Thank you! No more olive oil! ๐Ÿ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        January 28, 2022 at 7:48 pm

        Hell yeah!

        Reply
    16. Terri Clinton

      November 26, 2021 at 8:34 pm

      Delicious oil free recipe! I chose to make it without the maple syrup as I prefer a less sweet dressing. I used a dark aged balsamic from The Olive Station.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. JoAnn M Lakes

      October 29, 2021 at 10:34 am

      WOW!!!! Tasty, easy to make with ingredients in every household! Who could ask for more? Did I mention that it keeps and can I use it as a formula so I can tweak the herbs, the sweetener, the vinegars, what mustard I want, and it keeps up to 2 weeks! Now that’s a winner.
      Tangy,
      Sweet,
      Gluten-free,
      Easy,
      Versatile,
      Fat-free,
      & SO delicious!
      EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    18. Marlo

      October 28, 2021 at 9:38 am

      Love this dressing…delicious and so very easy to prepare!!! I inherited 2 of my mom’s Good Seasonings cruets from the 1960s/70s and when I double the recipe it fills one of the cruets…which is perfect…and I get about 8 servings!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    19. Grisha Phillips

      September 01, 2021 at 2:11 pm

      How long will this recipe stay fresh in frig? I live alone and will mot be using it everyday? LIVE YOUR recipes thank you

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 03, 2021 at 12:14 pm

        2-3 weeks.

        Reply
        • Linda

          February 07, 2022 at 1:28 pm

          In the article it says 2-3 months – just to be sure is it weeks or months?

          Reply
          • Shane Martin

            February 07, 2022 at 2:50 pm

            Hi, Linda! It is for months.

            Reply
      • Selina

        January 03, 2022 at 3:38 pm

        Love this. So easy to make and the fact that it keeps for 8 weeks or more in the fridge. Iโ€™ll have it used long before that time. I used 1tbsp of deli mustard and 2 tbsp of Dijon. The deli mustard gives a bit more heat.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    20. Valerie

      August 13, 2021 at 8:29 pm

      I have now made this salad dressing a dozen times. I love it! I tweak the recipe each time with whatever fresh or dry herbs I have. This dressing also makes an excellent marinade. Looking forward to more oil-free dressings. In the meantime, all the dressings on this site are delicious and easy to make. Thank You!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 14, 2021 at 10:39 pm

        Thanks so much, Valerie! If you wouldn’t mind, I’d really appreciate you giving it a star rating. It helps me with the powers-that-be in Google land:)

        Reply
        • Valerie

          August 17, 2021 at 8:42 pm

          I have now made this salad dressing a dozen times. I love it! I tweak the recipe each time with whatever fresh or dry herbs I have. This dressing also makes an excellent marinade. Looking forward to more oil-free dressings. In the meantime, all the dressings on this site are delicious and easy to make. Thank You!

          ★★★★★

          Reply
    21. Dana G.

      August 03, 2021 at 8:34 am

      This was so flavorful. Hard to believe the dressing didn’t contain oil. I didnt feel a bit guilty for completely coating my salad. So satisfying. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 07, 2021 at 10:58 am

        My pleasure, Dana! Blessings.

        Reply
    22. Andrae

      July 31, 2021 at 5:01 pm

      Perfect recipe to use up our abundance of zucchini from our garden. Really so quick and easy. My three year old loved it as well, though she didn’t want the dressing b/c she’s not a huge mustard fan. There was a lot leftover, so we just tossed it on pasta the next day and added a bit of olive our instead of dressing. Was also great.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 07, 2021 at 11:06 am

        Awesome! Yes, it makes a great pasta salad:)

        Reply
    23. Lisa Nan

      June 17, 2021 at 8:21 pm

      Who knew dressing sans oil could be so good. I made this to go stop the summer squash saute. First time I ever liked zucchini that wasn’t baked into bread.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    24. Peg

      June 11, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      Love the recipe! Wonder if you would share what brand of balsamic you use? Iโ€™m always trying to find a good source of balsamic. Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        June 11, 2021 at 9:17 pm

        Thank you so much! Honestly, it’s usually whatever I see first and grab:)

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    25. Katherine Torrington

      June 04, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      Yum!!! Made this for a spinach/orange/red onion salad on a camping trip!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    26. Marge Teilhaber

      March 25, 2021 at 4:35 am

      I’m underweight and need to gain 7 more pounds, so I will use EVOO and delete the maple syrup since I don’t like a sweet & savory combo. Love maple syrup, of course, but only in pancakes or muffins. If I was looking to maintain or lose weight, maybe I’d throw in pureed cannellini beans and some aquafaba. The recipe looks like a winner.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    27. Laura H

      February 15, 2021 at 5:41 pm

      This dressing is amazing! I used half the maple syrup and added some garlic powder since I don’t like mine too sweet and love garlic. Had to share with a friend as well, so 4 people in total that loved it! We range from one who is completely Vegan, almost entirely WFPB, 2 of us working on being more plant based, & 1 Midwestern meat guy who is not interested in healthy eating at all but still raved about it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    28. Tammy

      January 26, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      so simple. so good. just what I was l looking for to keep true to my new #WFPB-NO eating style

      I had every single ingredient on hand. That never happens!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        January 27, 2021 at 10:47 am

        Awesome! Thank you, Tammy!

        Reply
    29. Patty

      January 09, 2021 at 11:44 am

      This is a great salad dressing and the Dijon mustard took it to another level!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        January 09, 2021 at 11:56 am

        Thanks so much, Patty!!! So glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    30. Melissa

      January 03, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      Love this!!! Finally a great balsamic dressing recipe that is easy and tasty.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    31. Lindsey

      December 31, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      This is a perfect dressing. I love that it uses ingredients I always have on hand. Thank you.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        January 01, 2021 at 1:11 pm

        Lindsey, thank you so much! Happy New Year!

        Reply
    32. Luci

      October 29, 2020 at 6:50 pm

      Shane, love this dressing, so quick, easy and yummy! And no blender needed, thatโ€™s worth 5 stars right there! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    33. Rebecca E Davidson

      October 20, 2020 at 10:31 pm

      This is amazing & so quick & easy to make! Another staple in my kitchen Shane, thank you! This is a winner!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 21, 2020 at 10:18 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    34. Rebecca E Davidson

      October 20, 2020 at 10:29 pm

      Amazing flavors. This is a winner!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    35. Sarah

      October 08, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      This is very good. Can I replace the balsamic vinegar with a different type? I have other types of vinegar that I would like to make into a salad dressing.
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 08, 2020 at 9:25 pm

        I would try apple cider vinegar.

        Reply
    36. Kelly

      September 26, 2020 at 8:56 pm

      Yum! Even my teens approved! The only addition I made was crushed garlic. Thanks for the terrific recipe Shane! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 27, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        You can never go wrong with garlic.

        Reply
    37. Melanie

      September 19, 2020 at 9:14 am

      Delicious, thanks so much! Iโ€™m 3 weeks into my WFPBD and most surprising to me, oil has been the most difficult thing to give up. I was SO happy to see your oil free dressing and mayo.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 19, 2020 at 9:55 pm

        Congrats, Melanie! Way to go and so glad you liked the dressing. Keep it up. It gets easier. So excited for you.

        Reply
    38. Anne Henderson

      September 17, 2020 at 9:29 am

      Really delicious!!! Yay!! Salad dressing without oil and is so so yummy!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    39. Patti

      August 28, 2020 at 12:53 pm

      I made this recipe a few weeks ago & it is so delicious.

      ★★★★

      Reply
    40. HJE

      August 22, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      Needs to be renamed: *The Best* Oil-Free Balsalic Dressing! By far the best oil-free balsamic dressing I’ve tried! I used some blueberry balsamic vinegar that I happened to have on hand. Thanks for yet another terrific recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 22, 2020 at 4:24 pm

        Wow! Thank you so much!!!

        Reply
    41. Shay Crook

      August 08, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      Love this recipe. So simple and tastes just like the oil laden store bought brand I have purchased in the past. Thank you.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    42. Juliana

      August 05, 2020 at 9:32 pm

      This was terrific, and so simple and easy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    43. Carolyn Wheeler

      July 25, 2020 at 9:55 pm

      This is a great recipe!! So quick, easy, and simple!! What I especially like about it is that besides tasting good it keeps a long time. So many of the salad dressing recipes that can be found online only store for several days which makes them hardly worth the effort.

      That being said, I am not a big fan of mustard. Can you suggest anything else to use in place of mustard? – maybe something that would give it a different flavor? Maybe something sweet or tangy? It seems like every WFPB vinaigrette recipe uses mustard. Surely there must be some vinaigrettes that donโ€™t use mustard but still taste good and store a long time? I look forward to hearing any suggestions you may have.

      P.S. I love the way your recipes print out in such an easy to read, simple, and clear format. Thank you for all your hard work!! Your site is stellar! =)

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        July 26, 2020 at 7:04 am

        Hi, Carolyn! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe. You can totally leave out the mustard and add a little more maple if you like. Thanks for reaching out and the kind words.

        Reply
    44. Janice Spencer

      July 23, 2020 at 6:54 pm

      This is really good. Thank you for a recipe that is not only delicious but so simple with on hand ingredients!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        July 23, 2020 at 8:43 pm

        Thank you, Janice!

        Reply

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