Condiments - Salad Dressings made with Beans - no nuts, no oil

Beans is another base to try when making dressings and sauces with no oil or nuts.  


White bean options - Great Northern, cannelloni, chickpeas...

Creamy Italian Dressing I

Recipe Inspiration Source:  Ordinary Vegan
  • ¾ cup cooked white beans, drained and rinsed (if using canned)
  • ¼ cup water (or more)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1½ tablespoons shallots, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or more to taste)
  • Fresh ground black pepper


Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings adding a little more parsley or water if needed.


Creamy Italian Dressing II

Recipe Inspiration Source:  My Plant Based Family

  • 1 can or 1½ cup cooked white beans, drain and rinse if using canned 
  • ½ cup (to 1 cup) water
  • 2-3 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice or vinegar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Optional:
  • 1 tsp sea salt (optional)
  • 1 TB basil

  1. Warm beans slightly then place in a blender or food processor.
  2. Pour in ½ cup water.
  3. Squeeze juice from lemon into a small dish, remove any seeds then pour juice into dressing. Start with 2 tbsp of lemon juice and add one more tablespoon of juice if needed.
  4. Dump in the rest of the spices then blend/process well.
  5. Scrap sides of container and add more water if necessary.
  6. Dressing should come out creamy and smooth. More water and spices can be added to meet your preferences.

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Creamy Dill Dressing 

Recipe Inspiration Source:  I saw this in a comment on Facebook.  


1 15 oz can Great Northern beans (do not drain)
3 TB dill weed
1 TB onion powder
3 TB nutritional yeast
3 TB white vinegar
Dash of red pepper (optional)

Instructions: Place all ingredients including undrained beans in a high-speed blender and blend on high until creamy.
Serves 5



Creamy White Bean Caesar Salad Dressing

Recipe Inspiration Source:  Eat Plants for Health

  • 1/2 cup almond milk plain, unsweetened or other plant-based milk
  • 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cup white beans or 1 canned, rinsed and drained
  • 1.5 Tbsp kelp granules (see Store to order)
  • 1 Tbsp fruit paste or liquid sweetener of preference
  • 2 tsp miso paste soy or chickpea
  • 1 tsp onion granules
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce vegan
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice


Place all ingredients in processor or blender and blend until very smooth.   Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days.

Others to Try -


Clean Eating Kitchen - Lemony Bean Dressing



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