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    Home » Recipes » Dressings, Gravies and Sauces

    Oil-Free Salad Dressing (Lemon Herb)

    Published: Jan 26, 2022 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This flavorful lemon herb oil-free salad dressing is perfectly tangy with a hint of sweetness. It's the perfect complement for your favorite greens or mixed into a pasta salad. This dressing is also vegan and low in both fat and calories.

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    • Why you'll love this no oil salad dressing
    • Ingredients for this lemon herb vinaigrette
    • How to make this lemon herb dressing
    • Substitutions
    • Storage
    • Frequently asked questions
    • More oil-free vegan salad dressings
    • Oil-Free Salad Dressing (Lemon-Herb)

    Why you'll love this no oil salad dressing

    • Easy to make in minutes
    • Vegan
    • Flavor-packed
    • Low in fat and calories
    • Great with your favorite greens
    • Easy to double the recipe to use in pasta salads

    Ingredients for this lemon herb vinaigrette

    • Aquafaba (this canned chickpea liquid works well to replace the oil)
    • Lemon Juice
    • Red Wine Vinegar
    • Dijon Mustard
    • Maple Syrup
    • Nutritional Yeast
    • Shallot
    • Fresh Parsley
    • Fresh Chives
    • Dried Tarragon (you can use fresh instead if preferred as noted in the recipe card below)
    • Lemon Zest
    • Sea Salt
    • Black Pepper
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    How to make this lemon herb dressing

    Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until everything is well combined.

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    • dressing after blending in blender.

    Substitutions

    • Tarragon - If you don't prefer tarragon or are having trouble finding it, you can substitute the same amount of basil instead.
    • Red Wine Vinegar - You can use white wine vinegar instead if you prefer.
    • Maple Syrup - You can use agave nectar instead if you'd like.

    Storage

    Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Stir before serving .

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    Frequently asked questions

    What can I use instead of oil in salad dressing?

    In this recipe, aquafaba is being used to replace the oil.

    How can I thicken my salad dressing without oil?

    This dressing is thickened with a combination of aquafaba, Dijon mustard and nutritional yeast.

    Can I double the recipe?

    As written, this recipe makes approximately 6.5 ounces and can be doubled to yield more servings if needed.

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    More oil-free vegan salad dressings

    • Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
    • Vegan Ranch
    • Vegan Blue Cheese
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    Oil-Free Salad Dressing (Lemon-Herb)

    This flavorful lemon herb oil-free salad dressing is perfectly tangy with a hint of sweetness. It's the perfect complement for your favorite greens or mixed into a pasta salad.
    Course dressing
    Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Keyword aquafaba, dressing, oil free, salad dressing
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 6 (2-tablespoon servings)
    Calories 22kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup aquafaba
    • 3 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
    • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
    • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped chives
    • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon (*see notes below for using fresh)
    • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until well combined.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    High-Powered Blender

    Notes

    *Use 1 ½ teaspoons fresh chopped tarragon in place of the dried if preferred.
    This recipe as written makes approximately 6.5 ounces or 13 tablespoons. It can be doubled to yield more servings or if needed to use in a pasta salad.
    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. 
    Please note the nutrition does not include the aquafaba since there is limited information regarding its nutritional composition. According to this Healthline article, aquafaba adds approximately 3-5 calories per tablespoon.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g

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