Creamy Cajun Salad Dressing

5 from 1 vote

This ultra flavorful creamy cajun salad dressing is so easy and quick to make. Includes creamy yogurt, mayo and red wine vinegar, plus flavored with garlic and cajun spice blend. Perfect for green salads, roasted vegetables, buddha bowls, potato or pasta salads or simply as a dip. 100% vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Dip, dressing, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dairy-free, dressing, gluten-free, healthy, sauce, Vegan, vegetarian, vinaigrette

Servings: servings

Calories: 38kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

½ cup vegan plain yogurt
¼ tbsp vegan mayonnaise or more yogurt
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp sweetener I used maple syrup
1 small clove of garlic crushed
1 green onion finely chopped
1½ tsp cajun seasoning blend
¼ tsp smoked paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning to your taste, including salt, cajun spices and sweetener.
The dressing can be enjoyed right away, but if you have time, then let the sauce chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving for the flavor to intensify.
Serve as a dip for raw veggies or use over green salads, pasta salads, potato salads, buddha bowls, roasted vegetables and so much more.

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Notes

Store the dressing in an air-tight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
This recipe is made without added oil, but often, mayo includes oil. To make this recipe oil-free and 100% whole food plant based, then you can swap the mayo for more yogurt or, make your own vegan mayo using cashews.
This recipe is very versatile and easy to adjust to your taste. Feel free to add dried or fresh herbs, cayenne pepper or tabasco to make it spicy, include mustard or swap the green onions for finely chopped yellow onion or onion powder.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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