20 Vegan Jam Jar Salad Dressings

20 delicious and easy vegan salad dressings made and stored in a jam jar.

20 VEGAN JAM JAR SALAD DRESSINGS

Salad dressings are so simple to make at home and you can tweak them to suit your own tastes.

They are fresh without all the additives and preservatives in shop-bought salad dressing.

You know exactly what is in them!

I have 20 delicious homemade salad dressings for you to try today.

This is going to perk up your summer!

WHY MAKE SALAD DRESSING IN JAM JARS?

Jam jars are the perfect container to make salad dressing in. Here's why:

1. They are clear so you can see at a glance what's in it
2. You can see how much dressing you have left
3. You can make the dressing in the jar and store it in the jar
4. Add the lid and it's the perfect shaker (salad dressing will separate as it lies)
5. Glass is easy to clean and can be used again and again
6. Glass is eco-friendly
7. You can wash it in the dishwasher

TYPES OF SALAD DRESSING

There are three types of salad dressing, but only two of them are vegan. The third type is cooked and includes eggs. So let's concentrate on the first two types.

1. VINAIGRETTE - These start with a mixture of oil and vinegar (or citrus fruit juice instead of vinegar) and then other flavours such as mustard, herbs and spices are added.
2. CREAMY - Creamy sauces often start the same way as a vinaigrette, but a creamy element is added with mayo, sour cream, yoghurt, milk or cream.

HOW TO MAKE A CREAMY DRESSING WITHOUT DAIRY OR VEGAN DAIRY

WHAT'S THE RATIO OF OIL TO VINEGAR IN A VINAIGRETTE?

The standard ratio when making a vinaigrette is 1 part vinegar to 3 parts oil.

Of course, you can play about with this.

More vinegar and less oil will give more of a tangy finish and reduce the fat and calories in the dressing.

I personally prefer 1 part vinegar to 2 parts oil.

WHICH OIL IS BEST FOR A SALAD DRESSING?

Olive oil is the best oil for a salad dressing.

A good quality extra virgin olive oil is good in a simple vinaigrette.

However extra virgin olive oil can be quite overpowering sometimes, so a mild olive oil is best if you want the other flavours to shine.

HOW TO CORRECT A SALAD DRESSING THAT'S GONE WRONG

There are a few simple things you can do if your salad dressing goes wrong.

TOO SALTY

If your salad dressing is too salty, try adding a pinch of sugar, a little fruit juice or a little maple syrup or agave syrup.

Just add a little, mix and taste to see if you need more. It's easier to add than take away.

TOO SWEET

Instead of adding salt, why not add a little soy sauce, vegan Worcestershire sauce, miso or some tahini paste?

TOO ACIDIC

If you have added too much vinegar or lemon juice, it is easy to correct the balance, just add a bit more oil or you can add a pinch of sugar or maple syrup.

TOO BLAND

If your salad dressing doesn't have enough flavour, try adding some herbs or some mustard.

HOW TO USE UP LEFTOVER SALAD DRESSING

Here are a few ways you can use up your salad dressing:

1. SALAD - the obvious choice, but always delicious
2. WRAP - drizzle some on your wrap filling before you wrap it to take your wraps to the next level, but don't add too much
3. PITTA - also good drizzled over your pitta filling
4. COUSCOUS - mix it through your couscous to give it more flavour
5. BULGUR WHEAT - same as couscous, mix through for flavour
6. QUINOA - same again, mix through for flavour
7. PASTA SALAD - mix it through your pasta salad
8. PASTA - try it mixed through hot pasta with roasted vegetables
9. POTATO SALAD - use salad dressing instead of mayo
10. VEGETABLE KEBABS - once your kebabs come off the BBQ, drizzle them with salad dressing

VEGAN JAM JAR SALAD DRESSINGS

EASY GREEK SALAD DRESSING

VEGAN RANCH SALAD DRESSING

recipe from watch.learn.eat

 

This creamy and flavorful Vegan Ranch Dressing tastes so much like its dairy-based counterpart, you won’t believe it’s dairy-free! Not only is this dairy-free ranch dressing perfect for salads, but it also makes a delicious dip for veggies, chips and more.

SESAME SALAD DRESSING

RED PEPPER MISO DRESSING

CRANBERRY ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

5 FRUITY VINAIGRETTES

recipes from The Veg Space

This raspberry vinaigrette and other easy-peasy fruit salad dressings are simple to make but taste sensational, and liven up even the most boring green-leaf salad!

 

JALAPENO RANCH DRESSING

recipe from Veggie Fun Kitchen

 

EASY DATE-SWEETENED VEGAN HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

This vegan honey mustard dressing is naturally sweetened with dates, which makes it a delicious & healthy recipe. You can use it as a salad dressing, but also as a dipping sauce for potato fries or vegan chickn nuggets.

 

 

 

EASY VEGAN FRENCH DRESSING

recipe from Yum Vegan Food

 

This delicious, classic vegan French dressing is easy to make with a few simple ingredients. It compliments green salads perfectly to give extra flavour and creaminess.

 

 

 

EASY JAPANESE GOMAE STYLE SESAME DRESSING

recipe from The Vegan Larder

This easy vegan Japanese style sesame dressing is inspired by a Japanese dish called Gomae. It's a simple dressing of ground sesame seeds, mixed with some soy sauce & vinegar or citrus, which then dresses a spinach salad. 

 

 

 

LIGHT LEMON VINAIGRETTE

recipe from Strength and Sunshine

A little acidic vinaigrette with some bright and zesty in-season lemons!

 

 

EASY SWEET ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

recipe from Lovely Jubley

 

This deliciously tart vegan summer citrus salad dressing with orange and lemon juice is an excellent way to bring any salad alive! Essentially a simple balsamic vinaigrette with a few extra bits and it’s bursting with zingy summertime flavours. 

 

 

 

SAVOURY GARLIC DRESSING

recipe from A Plantiful Path

If you like garlic, you’re going to love this Savory Garlic Dressing! Almond based and oil free, it’s a delicious topping for your salad.

 

 

 

BUDDHA BOWL DRESSING

 recipe from Happy Kitchen

A delightfully sweet and tart creamy vegan tahini dressing for salads or buddha bowls. This dressing will make any plate more delicious.

 

 

 

AVOCADO CILANTRO (CORIANDER) LIME DRESSING

recipe from Profusion Curry

Creamy Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing is a superfood dressing packed with delightful flavours. This fresh and vibrant vegan sauce is super easy to make in less than 5 minutes.

ROASTED GARLIC SALAD DRESSING

recipe from Happy Kitchen

 

 

This thick and creamy vegan roasted garlic salad dressing is perfect for salads, roasted vegetables, pasta, burgers, and more. Use it instead of mayonnaise or even your favourite vinaigrette. Healthy, flavorful, refreshing!

 

 

 

I hope you found some inspiration for your next salad. My current favourite dressing is a small batch easy vegan ranch recipe or my creamy Italian dressing, which is also a small batch recipe.

 

Have a great summer!