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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Condiment and Sauce Recipes

    Oil-Free Vegan Avocado Dressing

    By: Amy Katz · Published: Feb 16, 2023 · Last modified: Feb 16, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free, vegan
    Dressing in a bottle in front of a plate of salad and half an avocado with text overlay Oil-Free Vegan Avocado Dressing.

    Tangy oil-free Vegan Avocado Dressing is easy to make in 5 minutes with only 5 ingredients and a blender. Enjoy on salads or as a creamy dip. Make it thick or thin to suit your needs.

    Vegan Avocado Dressing in a bottle next to a salad drizzled with dressing and a cherry tomato that fell off the plate.

    If you're looking for an oil-free salad dressing that's as satisfying as a classic vinaigrette, this Vegan Avocado Dressing is for you.

    Inspired by the Mediterranean flavors of Vegan Greek Dressing, it's wonderful on leafy greens, Vegan Greek Salad, or as a dip for fresh veggies. Or try it on roasted vegetables, a baked potato, or as a sandwich spread instead of mayo.

    It's easy to use it in a variety of ways since you can adjust the amount of water you add to make it as thick or as thin as you like!

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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • It's easy to make in minutes with only 5 ingredients (plus salt and pepper).
    • It's oil-free, nut-free, and gluten-free.
    • You can use it on your favorite salads or as a sauce or spread.

    Ingredients

    Salt and pepper shakers, jar of dried oregano, bottle of red wine vinegar, bottle of Dijon mustard, a lemon, and an avocado.

    Avocado: While you'll want the avocado to be ripe, you can also use one that is slightly past its prime. You'll need about 1 cup of the flesh, which is the yield of an average sized avocado.

    Substitutions and variations

    Mediterranean-inspired Vegan Avocado Dressing can easily be customized to suit your taste.

    • Use your favorite dried herbs in place of the oregano such as dill, parsley, or basil.
    • Or use fresh herbs instead of dried.
    • If you're allergic to mustard, you can use vegan mayo as an emulsifier instead.
    • Try a different vinegar such as wine wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or balsamic vinegar instead of red wine vinegar.
    • Add some lemon zest along with the juice for more citrusy flavor.

    For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Instructions

    Ingredients in a blender and the blended dressing.
    1. Place the ingredients in a blender.
    2. Blend, adding a little cold water as needed, until the dressing is smooth and creamy and your desired consistency.

    Serving suggestions

    Bowl of vegan Greek salad made with vegan feta cubes, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and black olives with bottle of avocado dressing next to it and blue patterned napkin.

    Vegan Avocado Dressing is delicious on just about any salad.

    It's a tasty oil-free option in place of traditional Greek dressing on a Vegan Greek Salad. And it's wonderful on a simple green salad with Pan Fried Chickpeas.

    Or drizzle it on air fryer baby carrots or air fryer green beans for a quick and easy side dish.

    You can also use it as a substitute for vegan mayo in Vegan Tuna Salad made with chickpeas.

    Storing

    Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

    Recipe FAQs

    How do I keep my avocado dressing from turning brown?

    Since the avocado in the dressing is exposed to air, it will oxidize and lose its vibrant green color. The lemon juice in the dressing will slow down the oxidation process, but in general the dressing may turn a yellowish-brownish color.

    Do I refrigerate avocados?

    Allow avocados to ripen at room temperature. When they yield to gentle pressure, transfer them to the refrigerator so that they last longer until you are ready to use them.

    How do I ripen avocados quickly?

    Place the hard avocados in a brown paper bag with either an apple or a banana. They should ripen within 2 to 3 days.

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    And for even more recipes, join the Vegan Mediterranean Diet Recipes Facebook group for support, inspiration, and fun.

    If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars! ★★★★★

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    Dressing in a bottle in front of a plate of salad and half an avocado.

    Oil-Free Vegan Avocado Dressing

    Tangy oil-free Vegan Avocado Dressing is easy to make in 5 minutes with only 5 ingredients and a blender. Enjoy on salads or as a creamy dip.
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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free, vegan
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Fusion
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 34kcal
    Author: Amy Katz

    Equipment

    • High Speed Blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 avocado, pit and skin removed (about 1 cup)
    • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    • cold water to thin the dressing
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    Instructions

    • Place the avocado, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, and salt and pepper in the container of a high-speed blender.
    • Blend the dressing, adding a few tablespoons of water at a time, as needed, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasonings, as desired.
    • Use right away, or refrigerate in an airtight container for later.

    Notes

    For the nutritional information, a serving is about 1 tablespoon.
    This dressing will keep refrigerated for 3 to 4 days. 
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on HuffPost, LIVESTRONG, Healthline, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, Country Living, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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