Creamy vegan lemon mint dressing is a delicious sauce to top any greens or bowls. The recipe is easy and quick to make with simple ingredients and makes for a light, refreshing, and delicious dressing, adding flavor to so many dishes.
This mint recipe is one of my favorite sauces for meal prepping just like Creamy Vegan Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe. Prepare it beforehand and store it in your fridge for the week. Don't limit it to just salads, though! It's a delightful addition to your meals, such as the Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Creamy Mint Dressing.
This dressing follows the easy steps in How to Make Homemade Vegan Sauce using 5 ingredients.
If you want to try other delicious vegan sauces and homemade salad dressings made with 5 ingredients in less than 5 minutes, try Easy Vegan Chipotle Aioli Sauce, Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing, and Easy Vegan Avocado Crema.
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Ingredients
With just four ingredients, salt, and pepper, this mint salad dressing is quick to make. See the recipe card for quantities.
Vegan Mayo: I've never met a vegan mayo I don't like, and I'll also add that I've never met anyone who can tell the difference between a traditional and a vegan mayo. This is, bar none, the easiest vegan swap to make. You can substitute the vegan mayonnaise with either vegan sour cream or yogurt. The taste will vary slightly, so taste and adjust the other ingredients as necessary.
Mint: If you have extra mint, use it in Watermelon Basil Salad and Strawberry Avocado Salad.
How to Make Lemon Mint Salad Dressing
Step 1: Combine the mint, mayo, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a blender, bullet, or food processor.
Step 2: Start blending until everything is well combined and smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender to get everything evenly mixed. Thin it with water if necessary. Immediately serve or refrigerate.
Top Tips
- Using fresh mint leaves is important. Their vibrant flavor and aroma can't be matched by dried mint.
- Start with the base recipe, then taste and tweak as you go. Everyone's palate differs, so feel free to make it your own.
- Letting the dressing chill in the fridge a bit allows the flavors to meld together, but it's unnecessary.
- Mint is a strong flavor. I've sometimes added too much mint, which quickly overpowers the dressing. Start with a little and add more as needed.
- Add one tablespoon of water to thin it out. Stir until it has reached your desired consistency.
How To Use Mint Dressing
- Try it on a kale, arugula, romaine, or any green salad with cucumber and tomato. The mint will add that bright, fresh flavor.
- Add to a Buddha bowl like Mediterranean Grain Bowl.
- Pair it with vegan falafel wrap, veggie sticks, or vegan summer rolls.
- Drizzle it on some roasted or boiled potatoes. The mint adds a great twist that can lift even the most humble spud.
- Toss whole-grain or legume-based pasta with cherry tomatoes, olives, and vegan feta. Add the dressing, and you've got a perfect summer meal.
- Drizzle over a high-protein tofu scramble for a delicious breakfast.
- Take your avocado toast up a notch.
- Serve with a vegan wrap or sandwich.
Equipment
You can easily make this dressing in a Nutribullet, blender, or food processor.
Mint Dressing FAQS
Store your vegan mint dressing in an airtight container in the fridge and use it within a week.
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Creamy Vegan Lemon Mint Dressing
Equipment
- Bullet or food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves ~20 g
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup alternatively use agave nectar
- ½ cup vegan mayo
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- water as needed to thin out
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Combine the mint leaves, lemon juice, maple syrup, mayo, salt, and black pepper in a bullet or blender. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired.
- Serve: Serve over your favorite salad or grain bowl.
Bob Jones says
This was great on pasta too!
Regi Pearce says
Fantastic to hear that you tried it on pasta and loved it! That's definitely one of my favorite ways to enjoy this dressing too. Thanks for the feedback!