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Home » Easy Oil-Free Vinaigrette

Easy Oil-Free Vinaigrette

July 23, 2017 By Diane Smith 2 Comments

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This Easy Oil-Free Vinaigrette is one that you should know by heart. It’s so easy to throw together a salad and this homemade dressing because we usually have these ingredients on hand. It’s even good drizzled overcook vegetables!

Oil-Free Vinaigrette

To learn more about making your own oil-free salad dressings, be sure to check out my oil-free salad dressing formula and you’ll be whipping up your own in no time.

 

It’s hard to go wrong with this recipe. A vinaigrette is usually a simple blend of oil and an acid, but if we’re making a fat-free vinaigrette, obviously we leave out the oil.

Olive Oil

Did you know that just 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil delivers a whopping 119 calories and 13.5 grams of pure fat?

When you start to track and break down the number of calories and fat you consume on a daily basis, it can be quite shocking. Your body is absorbing all of this, making it easier to gain weight and feel sluggish. Unlike eating an oil-free diet which leaves you feeling clean and light.

Isn’t this our intention?! It’s so easy to throw together a salad and this homemade dressing because we usually have these ingredients on hand. Sweet, savory and perfectly tangy.

Take a look at more easy homemade fat free salad dressings:

  • Tahini Dressing
  • Oil-Free Honey Mustard Dressing
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Green Goddess Dressing

If you want to get fancy and add a really fun and dynamic element, feel free to sub the mustard for your favorite fruit like pear, cherry, strawberry or even fig. You will have a very special dressing everyone will rave about.

For our oil-free, fat-free vinaigrette dressing, it’s a balance of acid like vinegar or lemon juice PLUS a little sweetener like maple syrup or applesauce.

Try this Oil-Free Vinaigrette on an Apple Beet Salad.

Arugula Apple Beet Salad

Arugula Apple Beet Salad

Toss in some herbs and/or spices and a little salt and pepper. You can also make salad dressings with a creamy base of soaked nuts like cashews or almonds or with white beans, like cannellini.

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Easy Oil-Free Vinaigrette! If you have a photo, post it on my Instagram page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

Oil-Free Vinaigrette
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3.56 from 43 votes

Simple Oil-Free Vinaigrette

This Easy Oil-Free Vinaigrette is one that you should know by heart. It's so easy to throw together and can be customized with herbs and spices.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp balsamic vinegar or other vinegar - white wine, champagne, apple cider or red wine vinegar
  • 4 tsp yellow mustard brown or spicy
  • 2 tsp maple syrup or equivalent sugar substitute like Stevia
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
  • 4 tbsp water
  • salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Whisk all of the ingredients in a bowl and pour over salad.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Simple Oil-Free Vinaigrette
Amount per Serving
Calories
41
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
564.7
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
7.7
g
3
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
5.8
g
6
%
Protein
 
1.4
g
3
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1.7
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
10
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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  1. LSC

    March 8, 2023 at 2:28 pm

    5 stars
    This is the oil-free vinaigrette I’ve been waiting for. My only change was to omit the maple syrup since I was born without a sweet tooth and the balsamic was, for me, sweet enough to balance the acid. I can’t believe I actually found this,

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    • Diane Smith

      March 8, 2023 at 2:38 pm

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe! How nice to be able to resist sugary ingredients.

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