Dairy-Free Classic Western Dressing
Elevate your salads and sandwiches with this Dairy-Free Classic Western Dressing, a creamy and tangy delight that’s packed with robust flavor while catering to plant-based and dairy-free lifestyles. Made with pantry-friendly ingredients like canola oil, apple cider vinegar, and tomato paste, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory thanks to maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and a blend of aromatic spices including paprika and garlic powder. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this versatile dressing delivers a rich, velvety texture without the need for dairy, making it an ideal addition to salads, vegetable dips, or as a zesty spread for wraps and burgers. Refrigerate it to let the flavors bloom, and watch it become your go-to homemade condiment for fresh meals, all with a customizable seasoning profile to suit your taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Canola oil
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the canola oil, apple cider vinegar, and tomato paste.
Add the maple syrup and Dijon mustard to the mixture and whisk until well combined.
Sprinkle in the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Continue whisking until the spices are distributed evenly throughout the mixture.
Add the water to the dressing and whisk again until smooth and fully incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding a pinch more salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the dressing to a sealable jar or a well-sealed container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake well before serving. Use as a dressing for salads, a sauce for sandwiches, or a dip for fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2329 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 230.6 g | 296% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1924 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 838 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
