Vegan French Dressing Recipe - Shane & Simple (2024)

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This Vegan French Dressingrecipe 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.

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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!

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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:)

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How To Make Vegan French Dressing

This recipe iseasier, 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.

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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
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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.

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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#shaneandsimpleon Instagram. Peace, grace, and good vibes.

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Vegan French Dressing Recipe

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

Ingredients

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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.

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
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    • Vegan French Dressing Recipe - Shane & Simple (17)Shane Martin

      thank you, Donna! If you wouldn’t mind, please rate it with the stars ⭐️ It helps me and others with googel:)

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  1. Vegan French Dressing Recipe - Shane & Simple (18)Pat F.

    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.

    Reply

  2. Vegan French Dressing Recipe - Shane & Simple (19)Julia

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

    Reply

    • Vegan French Dressing Recipe - Shane & Simple (20)Shane Martin

      Thanks, Julia!

      Reply

  3. Vegan French Dressing Recipe - Shane & Simple (21)Bill

    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. Vegan French Dressing Recipe - Shane & Simple (22)Kathy from Libertyville, IL

    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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    • Vegan French Dressing Recipe - Shane & Simple (23)Shane Martin

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

      Reply

  5. Vegan French Dressing Recipe - Shane & Simple (24)Shane Martin

    The best vegan french dressing recipe!

    Reply

  6. Vegan French Dressing Recipe - Shane & Simple (25)Sunny White

    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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FAQs

What ingredients is not used in making French dressing? ›

Is there egg in French dressing? There is no egg in this homemade salad dressing. Traditionally, French dressing recipes are made of oil, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, onion and multiple seasonings and sauces.

How to make French dressing Jamie Oliver? ›

FRENCH DRESSING

Peel and finely chop ¼ of a clove of garlic. Put the garlic, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of white or red wine vinegar and 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into a jam jar with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well.

What happened to French salad dressing? ›

On January 12, 2022, the FDA revoked the standard of identity and in the U.S. the ingredients can be at the choice of the manufacturer.

What is the French dressing rule? ›

The French dressing standard allowed for certain flexibility in manufacturers' choice of oil, acidifying ingredients, and seasoning ingredients. Tomatoes or tomato-derived ingredients were among the seasoning ingredients permitted, but not required.

What are the rules for French dressing? ›

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revoking the standard of identity for French dressing. We conclude that the standard no longer promotes honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers.

What is basic French dressing made of? ›

Directions. Place oil, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, onion, lemon juice, paprika, and salt into a blender; cover and puree until smooth. Store in refrigerator.

What is country French dressing made of? ›

Soybean Oil, Sugar, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Honey, Tomato Paste, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Paprika, Mustard Flour, Xanthan Gum, Onion,* Garlic,* Beetroot Juice Powder (Color), Natural Flavor, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor). *Dried.

What is Western French dressing? ›

Ken's Western French Dressing is a full-bodied, classic midwestern red French. Creamy and thick with sweet fruity tomato notes, and finished with apple cider vinegar and spice. Brightens up lush green salads, wedge salads, platters and more.

Is Catalina dressing in French dressing the same thing? ›

Catalina is often considered a subset of French dressing, with most of the same ingredients — ketchup, oil, vinegar, sugar, and other seasonings — but in different proportions. French dressing tends to contain more oil and spices, while Catalina has a higher proportion of ketchup.

What is the oldest salad dressing? ›

French dressing is the oldest one on our list, but vinegar and oil dressing goes back nearly two-thousand years to ancient Babylonia.

Which is better Catalina or French dressing? ›

Although both offer tanginess and sweetness, because Catalina is dominated by punchy ketchup, it tends to have a more acidic profile than its French relative. However, even though Catalina may have a more pronounced intensity due to this prominence of tart ingredients, it isn't always as nuanced as French dressing.

What are the ingredients in Newman's own French dressing? ›

Ingredients. Rapeseed Oil, Water, Sugar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (8%), Red Wine Vinegar, White Wine Vinegar, Salt, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Garlic Puree, Chives, Parsley, Black Pepper, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Mustard Extract.

What is the difference between French and California French dressing? ›

As French As French Fries

The basic distinction between the two is that Catalina contains more ketchup, less oil, and usually fewer spices than French dressing, making for a deeper red-orange color. Because French dressing has more oil, it tends to taste creamier and look a paler shade of orange.

Does French dressing contain vinegar? ›

French Salad Dressings: Vinaigrette: A classic French dressing, vinaigrette is made with a mixture of oil, vinegar, and seasonings. It can include ingredients like Dijon mustard, garlic, shallots, and herbs.

What are the following ingredient you need to make the dressing? ›

Hot-process spoonable salad dressings are typically made by cooking starch, vinegar, salt, sugar and water to a paste, cooling the paste, and adding the remaining ingredients. The oil is added last, typically with egg yolks, whites or another emulsifier.

What are the ingredients in Kraft French dressing? ›

SOYBEAN OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF WHEY (FROM MILK), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, PAPRIKA, SORBIC ACID AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), POLYSORBATE 60, DRIED GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, NATURAL FLAVOR.

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