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    Vegan French Dressing (Oil-Free)

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    This Vegan French Dressing recipe is so easy to whip up, rich and creamy, and absolutely delicious. One bowl, 7 simple ingredients, and 5 minutes are all you need to make this healthy oil-free vegan french dressing.

    This Vegan French Dressing recipe is so easy to make, rich and creamy, and absolutely delicious. One bowl, 7 simple ingredients, and 5 minutes are all you need to make this healthy oil-free salad dressing.

    I freely admit salads haven’t always been one of my favorite things. But, since creating some of my own killer oil-free salad dressings my attitude has changed a bit. And, now with this Vegan French Dressing things just got even better.

    This French dressing is so freaking good! And, it will for sure bring life to your salad. But, it’s also an excellent oil-free condiment for sandwiches, potatoes, roasted veggies, or anything else you can think to pour it on.

    Are you ready? Let’s do this!

    This Vegan French Dressing recipe is so easy to make, rich and creamy, and absolutely delicious. One bowl, 7 simple ingredients, and 5 minutes are all you need to make this healthy oil-free salad dressing.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    French dressing recipes are usually loaded with a ton of oil and processed sugars. But, I knew I could make a much healthier version that was just as rich, creamy, thick, and delicious. And, it’s insanely simple. Check out these simple ingredients.

    • Mayo: I used my own Cashew Mayo recipe and it was perfect! It takes the place of the olive oil and works with the apple cider vinegar as the base of the sauce.
    • Ketchup: This helps to thicken the dressing and make it creamier while adding that classic orange color french dressing is known for. I prefer using organic ketchup because there’s no corn syrup. If you are looking for a brand that is free of salt, oil, and sugar, check out this one from Well Your World. It’s EXCELLENT!
    • Maple Syrup: Adds a nice hint of sweetness.
    • Apple Cider Vinegar: Adds the acidity and works well with the cashew mayo. You can also use white or red wine vinegar if you’re out of apple cider.
    • Smoked Paprika: The magic ingredient. It adds a hint of spice but the smokiness is just unbelievable.
    • Garlic Powder: A hint of flavoring. Because, garlic:)

    Table of Contents

    • How To Make Vegan French Dressing
    • How To Use Vegan French Dressing
    • More Vegan Oil-Free Salad Dressings
    • Vegan French Dressing Recipe

    How To Make Vegan French Dressing

    This recipe is easier, cheaper, and healthier than buying it. So, why wouldn’t you?

    1. Place all the ingredients into a bowl and whisk until the dressing is well combined, smooth, and creamy.

    That’s it. Told you it was easy. Don’t be afraid to play around with the ingredients and make it fit your taste. Want it sweeter? Add maple syrup. Want it tangier? The vinegar is your best friend. And, so on and so on…you get the picture.

    This Vegan French Dressing recipe is so easy to make, rich and creamy, and absolutely delicious. One bowl, 7 simple ingredients, and 5 minutes are all you need to make this healthy oil-free salad dressing.

    How To Use Vegan French Dressing

    Personally, I love pouring it over a bowl of plain fresh raw spinach. So, obviously, this is great for salads. But, it’s also great as a condiment or marinade. Try it with any one of these delicious recipes…

    • Quinoa Black Bean Salad
    • Apple Walnut Salad
    • Easy Grilled Tofu (makes a great sandwich)
    • Holiday Oven Roasted Vegetables
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    How To Store

    You can store this vegan french dressing in a glass jar in the fridge for up to a week. Simply shake to recombine the ingredients when you’re ready to enjoy.

    More Vegan Oil-Free Salad Dressings

    This vegan french dressing is my absolute favorite oil-free salad dressing. But, here are some others you’re sure to love as well.

    • Balsamic Oil-Free Salad Dressing
    • Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
    • The Best Vegan Ranch Dressing
    • Garlicky Lemon Tahini Dressing

    You are going to love this Vegan French Dressing Recipe. It’s…

    • Tangy
    • Rich
    • Creamy
    • Oil-free
    • Healthy
    • Versatile
    • & SO DELICIOUS!

    If you have a nut allergy or want to make this a little lower in fat you can use roughly half of a 12-ounce box of Mori-Nu Extra Firm Silken Tofu.

    This Vegan French Dressing recipe is so easy to make, rich and creamy, and absolutely delicious. One bowl, 7 simple ingredients, and 5 minutes are all you need to make this healthy oil-free salad dressing.

    If you try this oil-free Vegan French Dressing recipe be sure and let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #shaneandsimple on Instagram. Peace, grace, and good vibes.

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    Vegan French Dressing Recipe

    ★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
    • Author: Shane Martin
    • Prep Time: 5 mins.
    • Total Time: 5 mins.
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Category: Salad & Dressings
    • Method: Raw
    • Cuisine: Vegan
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup Shane & Simple Vegan Cashew Mayo
    • ⅔ cup organic ketchup
    • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
    • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
    • 1 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tsp. garlic powder
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk until everything is well combined, smooth, and creamy.
    2. Enjoy over a salad, on your favorite sandwich, or drizzled over roasted veggies.

    Equipment

    8oz. Mason Jars

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    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
    • Calories: 101
    • Sugar: 10.4 g
    • Sodium: 274.6 mg
    • Fat: 4.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 8.7 g
    • Fiber: 0.5 g
    • Protein: 1.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: raw vegan french dressing recipe, oil free vegan french dressing recipe, vegan salad dressing, healthy french dressing recipe

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    Comments

    1. Pat F.

      November 04, 2022 at 6:16 pm

      Wow! I used Follow Your Heart Vegenaise and only 2 T. of maple syrup. This is so delicious and I’m grateful I never have to settle for subpar store-bought French dressing again!! I’ll try your cashew mayo when I have more time.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Julia

      October 11, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      Finally! An absolutely DELICIOUS oil free, WFPB salad dressing! Thank you thank you thank you! SO good.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 12, 2021 at 8:43 pm

        Thanks, Julia!

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    3. Bill

      March 04, 2021 at 11:05 am

      I made it using Follow Your Heart Vegenaise and it’s better than any French dressing I have ever bought or made myself. Any suggestions on how to make it French Catalina?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Kathy from Libertyville, IL

      December 19, 2020 at 9:04 am

      After a long search and almost giving up, this is the first whole food plant based salad dressing we actually look forward to eating, and key to ensuring we get our greens in every day.
      While this French dressing recipe is perfection as written, We accidentally discovered a variation that we would like to share with you. The accidental discovery came when my husband added cooked beets as one of the veggies in our salad. When your french dressing mixed with the beet juice at the bottom of my salad bowl, an entirely new sweet flavor happened. So the next day we made the French recipe again (note we doubled the recipe) But added about 2 smallish/average cooked beets to the food processor, and half the smoked paprika (1 teaspoon). The pretty pink color distinguishes it from the original if you happen to have both in the refrigerator. Thank you Shane!

      ★★★★★

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      • Shane Martin

        December 20, 2020 at 8:07 am

        LOVE this idea. Thank you so much for sharing and so glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    5. Shane Martin

      September 24, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      The best vegan french dressing recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Sunny White

      August 13, 2020 at 3:51 pm

      I still am wanting to find a way to copy and paste the pictures of your recipes when I print them. I can do it on other sites, and I am not sure why it cant be done on yours. Please help.

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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