Finally! Caesar, ranch, and other vegan dressings that won’t upset your stomach.
Since recently discovering I have a lactose sensitivity, I’ve had to find alternatives to many grocery staples. While buying soy milk instead of the kind from a cow may seem simple, I can assure you that the trial and error involved in finding nutritious dairy-free products that actually taste good, is anything but. (And you likely know as much, or you wouldn’t be here!)
After numerous trips to the market, I’ve discovered the only “milk” that won’t get chunky in iced coffee; the only non-dairy, low-sugar yogurt that doesn’t taste like sour pudding; and homemade cashew cheese is literally the only way to go when it’s Italian night. But in the six or so months I’ve been dairy-free, I’ve yet to find reasonably priced creamy salad dressings that don’t contain any strange ingredients.
So after fighting off one too many cravings for Caesar dressing, I decided I’d had enough, and took to the Internet to hunt down some easy, healthy(ish) recipes for all my favorite salad toppers. And lucky for you, I’ve gathered the very best of the bunch, right here.
Happy eating, guys!
5-Minute Vegan Caesar Dressing
Dana from the Minimalist Baker somehow manages to transform seven basic ingredients—hummus, mustard, lemon, capers, garlic, salt and pepper—into creamy amazingness. If I hadn’t been the one to whisk this recipe together, I’d have no idea it was free of classic Caesar additions like Parmesan cheese and mayo. Yes, it’s that good.
5-Minute Vegan Ranch Dressing
Whether you’re eating wings, veggie sticks, or a salad, ranch dressing is a must. And thanks to Sarah from My Darling Vegan, you can finally start eating it again—without suffering a stomachache. All it takes is 10 minutes and some soy milk, apple cider vinegar, vegan mayo and a handful of spices and herbs to bring this recipe to fruition. Easy peasy!
Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
Mayonnaise, sour cream and buttermilk are just a few of the things used to craft a traditional Green Goddess dressing, making it a no-go for vegans and dairy-free folks alike. Which is where this dressing by Lindsay from Cotter Crunch comes in. She uses tahini to create a creamy base, and ingredients like green onion, lemon juice, garlic and soy sauce to amp up the flavour while keeping kilojoules to a minimum.
Vegan Blue Cheese Dip
Packed with buttermilk, sour cream, yogurt and milk, typical blue cheese dressing is a hard "no" for just about anyone with lactose intolerance. But this six-ingredient, vegan recipe by Sam from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken is a totally different story. Pair the dip with Sam’s mouthwatering buffalo cauliflower recipe or drizzle it over a wedge salad for a hard-to-resist creamy-crunchy combo.
Creamy Avocado Salad Dressing
All it takes is a quick scan of the bottles in the supermarket to learn that most avocado dressings aren’t actually made with all that much avocado. In fact, the bulk of most varieties are filled with things like buttermilk, milk and yogurt. Laurie from Simply Scratch has a different approach. To create her dairy-free rendition, she brings avocado to the forefront, while garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper play supporting roles.
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