Vegan Thousand Island Salad Dressing (Oil-Free)

This Vegan Thousand Island Salad Dressing recipe is so easy to make, tangy, sweet, and full of flavor like the original classic. One bowl and 5 minutes are all you need to make this healthy vegan dressing. Dairy-free, oil-free, gluten-free, and nut-free!

Who doesn’t remember making a salad as a kid? Nothing but lettuce and a ton of Thousand Island salad dressing. Yeah, you feel me. And, what about the time you discovered Big Mac sauce was the same thing you’d been puttin’ on your lettuce? It was like the heavens parting and giving you revelation.

Well, get ready to relive that same excitement and childlike wonderment. Because this vegan Thousand Island dressing is so freaking good! It will for sure bring back those same happy memories.

But, is it healthy? YEAH, IT’S HEALTHY! It’s completely oil-free, gluten-free, has no high-fructose corn syrup, and is virtually fat-free.

Pile it on your sandwiches, potatoes, roasted veggies, raw cucumbers, or this crazy good veggie burger by Chocolate Covered Katie.

What about flavor? It’s bright, delicious, and will bring life to anything you pour it on. And, trust me, no one will ever know it’s vegan or healthy! It’s so close to the real thing it’s scary.

How To Make Thousand Island Dressing Vegan

Vegan versions of Thousand Island already exist. But, they’re usually loaded with vegan mayo or oil. And, they’re really no better than any of the other brands.

You don’t need vegan mayonnaise, oil, or any other unhealthy ingredients to make the most popular salad dressing of all time.

Silken tofu is the star of the show and is perfect for making dressings, smoothies, and sauces. Trust me, no one will have any clue tofu is in this recipe.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Thousand Island dressing recipes are usually loaded with oil and processed sugars. But, this is a much healthier version that is just as rich, creamy, thick, and delicious. And, it’s insanely simple. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Silken Tofu: an excellent base for this recipe. It adapts to whatever flavoring you use and perfect for making dressings. It’s also much lower in fat than cashews and great if you have a nut allergy. Just be sure it’s silken and not regular tofu.
• Ketchup: the hero in any Thousand Island recipe. It adds that famous pinkish hue to the dressing and is the base of that sweet and tangy flavor. You could also tomato paste combined with white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice. Just be sure to add a a little maple syrup. But, for me, ketchup is just easier.
• Dijon Mustard: You can use yellow mustard if you prefer. But, I would not leave it out. It adds that little bit of extra bite.
• Sweetener: Maple syrup is a great replacement for processed sugar. Date sugar is excellent as well.
• Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
• Sweet Pickle Relish: I love the extra bit of texture and flavor this adds. Chopped dill pickles work if you don’t have relish.
• Dried Dill: You could leave this out, but I love fresh or dried dill.

How To Make Vegan Thousand Island Dressing

This recipe is easier, cheaper, and healthier to make than buying it. So, just make it!

• Combine tofu, ketchup, mustard, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt in a blender and process until smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a small mixing bowl, add the relish and dill, and whisk until well combined.

That’s it. Told you it was easy.

Don’t be afraid to play around with the ingredients and make them fit your taste.

If you want it sweeter add a little maple syrup. Want it tangier? Use a little less maple syrup and more mustard. And, so on and so on…you get the picture.

Vegan Thousand Island Serving Suggestions

The best thing about this is its versatility. It’s perfect for salads, burgers, vegan Reuben sandwiches, or a dip on your favorite party platter.

• I love using it as a dipping sauce for my Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes and Baked Cajun Fries.
• a spread on my Potato Chip Tomato Sandwich
• a simple salad dressing on this Apple Walnut Salad.

How To Store

Store vegan Thousand Island salad dressing in a mason jar. It will keep in the fridge for up to 10 days. Honestly, it probably won’t last that long – it disappears extremely fast in our house.

It may thicken up as it sits so just add a little water, stir, and you’re ready to go!

More Delicious Oil-Free Dressings

If you like this Vegan Thousand Island Dressing recipe be sure and try any one of these other salad dressing recipes. They are all oil-free, plant-based, healthy, delicious, and easy to make.

• Vegan French Dressing
• Oil-Free Balsamic Salad Dressing (3 Ingredients)
• Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
• The Best Vegan Ranch Dressing
• Garlicky Lemon Tahini Dressing
• Five Minute Peanut Sauce

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