Vegan Fresh Herb Dressing
Brighten up your salads, bowls, and roasted vegetables with this vibrant Vegan Fresh Herb Dressing bursting with garden-fresh flavors! Made with a blend of parsley, cilantro, basil, and chives, this creamy, oil-based dressing is elevated by the zesty kick of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, balanced with a hint of natural sweetness from maple syrup. Ready in just 10 minutes, this plant-based dressing is as versatile as it is delicious—perfect as a tangy salad topper or a unique marinade for your favorite dishes. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients, it’s a must-have recipe for anyone craving a fresh, homemade alternative to store-bought dressings. Refrigerate for easy meal prep and enjoy a burst of herbal goodness all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil
- 0.25 cup Fresh chives
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the fresh herbs: parsley, cilantro, basil, and chives.
Roughly chop the parsley, cilantro, basil, and chives, and place them into a blender or food processor.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic clove, adding it to the blender with the herbs.
Add the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup to the blender.
Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper, ensuring even distribution over the herbs.
Pour in water to adjust the consistency and facilitate blending.
Blend the ingredients on high until the mixture is smooth and the herbs are finely incorporated.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice for more zest.
Transfer the dressing to a glass jar or bottle and store it in the refrigerator.
Use the dressing immediately over your favorite salads or as a marinade, shaking well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.6 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1220 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 564 mg | 12% | |
*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.
