Creamy vegan lemon mint salad dressing is a delicious sauce to top any greens. The recipe is easy and quick to make with simple ingredients and makes for a light and refreshing 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.
This dressing follows the easy steps you can read about in How to Make Homemade Vegan Sauce using 5 ingredients.
If you want to try other delicious vegan sauces and dressings made with 5 ingredients in less than 5 minutes, try easy vegan aioli, easy chipotle pepper sauce, vegan honey mustard, and avocado crema.
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Ingredients
With just 4 ingredients and salt and pepper, this mint salad dressing is quick to make. See the recipe card for quantities.
- mint
- lemon juice
- maple syrup
- vegan mayo
- salt and pepper
- water, if needed
Instructions
Combine the mint, mayo, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a blender, bullet, or food processor.
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.
Give it a taste. Need more salt? More sweetness? Adjust according to your preference.
Chill or Serve: Immediately serve or refrigerate the dressing to let the flavors meld. It should last in the fridge for about a week.
Substitutions
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.
Serving Suggestions
There are tons of uses for vegan mint salad 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 spring greens salad with cucumber and tomato. The mint will add that bright, fresh flavor.
- Grain Bowl: One of my favorite 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.
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.
FAQs
Store your vegan mint dressing in an airtight glass container in the fridge, using it within a week.
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Recipe
Creamy Vegan Lemon Mint Salad Dressing
This easy vegan mint dressing is a delicious sauce to top any salad or meal. It's so quick to make with simple ingredients. This dressing is light and refreshing, adding flavor to so many dishes.
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves ( ~20 g)
- 1 tbsps lemon juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (alternatively use agave nectar)
- ½ cup vegan mayo
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp 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.
Notes
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Category: condiments, dips, sauces
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 101
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 227
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 0.2
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with mint dressing:
- Vegan Greek Pasta Salad
- Creamy Vegan Asparagus Soup
- Grilled Vegan Kebabs (3 Ingredients)
- Vegan Hamburger Helper
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!