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12 Vegan Salad Dressings That Are Tastier Than Oil and Vinegar

Also, you won't believe that some of these dressings are actually vegan.

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Herbed Tomato Vinaigrette
Mike Garten

Vegan salad dressings don't have to be as boring as plain old oil and vinegar. The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen whipped up 12 dressings that are simple to make, full of flavor, and free of eggs, dairy and honey. Vegans (and salad lovers alike!) will adore these delicious dressing and vinaigrette recipes. Once you have them mastered, try some new vegan breakfasts, pizzas, and even desserts for a whole day of tasty vegan eats.

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Herbed Tomato Vinaigrette

Herbed Tomato Vinaigrette
Mike Garten

Infuse the classic oil-and-vinegar combo with juicy tomatoes and fresh herbs for a tasty vegan salad dressing that's also delicious over chicken, fish or even pasta.

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RELATED: 15 Fresh Tomato Salads You Have to Try

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Vegan Green Goddess

vegan green goddess
Mike Garten

Ditch the mayo and sour cream in favor of creamy avocado for a truly green vegan salad dressing.

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RELATED: Wait ... Is Avocado a Fruit or a Vegetable?

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Horseradish-Scallion Vinaigrette

Horseradish-Scallion Vinaigrette
Mike Garten

Give salad a kick with this blend of spicy horseradish, scallions and Dijon mustard.

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Apricot Vinaigrette

Apricot Vinaigrette
Mike Garten

Infusing vinegar with apricots lends a sweetness to this vegan salad dressing.

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Jalapeño-Lime Vinaigrette

Jalapeño-Lime Vinaigrette
Mike Garten

A combo of jalapeño, lime juice and agave makes this vegan salad dressing the perfect addition to a Tex Mex salad.

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RELATED: 11 Types of Lettuce to Try So You'll Never Have a Boring Salad Again

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Caper Vinaigrette

Caper Vinaigrette
Mike Garten

Pair briny capers with lemon zest for an irresistible vegan salad dressing.

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Black Pepper Vinaigrette

Black Pepper Vinaigrette
Mike Garten

This peppery vegan salad dressing is a staple for a reason: it's a classic oil and vinegar combo, sweetened with a touch of agave, then kicked up with tons of black pepper.

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RELATED: Rhubarb and Citrus Salad with Black Pepper Vinaigrette

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Vegan Caesar

vegan caesar
Mike Garten

No anchovies here! This vegan salad dressing gets its umami flavor from — surprise! — soy sauce instead.

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RELATED: 54 Vegan Recipes That Your Whole Family Will Love

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Raspberry Vinaigrette

Raspberry Vinaigrette
Mike Garten

It couldn't be easier to DIY your own vegan raspberry vinaigrette. Simply puree a handful of fresh berry with some vegetable stock before mixing in oil, apple cider vinegar, and a few other fixings.

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Creamy Vegan Peanut Dressing

Creamy Vegan Peanut Dressing
Mike Garten

This spicy peanut butter vegan salad dressing pairs perfectly with Thai food or even tofu.

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RELATED: You've Been Storing Peanut Butter Wrong All Along

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Homestyle Italian Dressing

Homestyle Italian Dressing
Mike Garten

Skip the bottled stuff: This homemade Italian dressing is easy to make, and — surprise! — it's vegan, too.

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Zesty Peanut Vinaigrette

Zesty Peanut Vinaigrette
Mike Garten

Vinaigrettes don't have to simply be a combo of oil and vinegar. This recipe combines peanut oil with soy sauce and lime juice for a mouthwatering Asian-inspired dressing.

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