Creamy Vegan Lemon Mint Salad Dressing

Creamy vegan lemon mint salad 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.

Ingredients

With just 4 ingredients and 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.

How to Make Creamy Vegan 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.

Serving Suggestions

There are tons of ways to use the creamy dressing. Here are a few ideas for what it's good with:

• Salads: The most obvious one, but oh-so-delicious. Try it on a kale, arugula, romaine, or any green salad with cucumber and tomato. The mint will add that bright, fresh flavor.
• Grain Bowl: One of my favorite vegan dressings to add to a Buddha bowl.
• Grilled Veggies: Ever tried mint dressing on grilled zucchini or eggplant? Trust me, the smoky flavors and the cool mint are a game-changer.
• Dipping Sauce: Pair it with vegan falafel wrap, veggie sticks, or vegan summer rolls.
• Potato Dishes: Drizzle it on some roasted or boiled potatoes. The mint adds a great twist that can lift even the most humble spud.
• Cold Pasta Dishes: 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.
• Tofu Scramble: Drizzle over a high-protein tofu scramble for a delicious breakfast.
• Avocado Toast: add the mint dressing to make it even more delicious. I recommend adding freshly chopped tomatoes and a sprinkle of vegan feta cheese for extra flavor.
• Vegan Wraps and Sandwiches: Spread it on whole grain or pita bread, load up with fresh veggies, maybe some avocado or hummus, and enjoy that fresh minty kick.

Equipment

You can easily make this dressing in a Nutribullet, blender, or food processor.

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