Unfortunately most of the salad dressing options out there contain a ton of ingredients that can include some pretty nasty stuff. Here are some easy recipes to make your own. Don't forget to experiment with the flavors you love!

AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING

- 1 avocado
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 Tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper and water

DIRECTIONS:
- Throw everything into a food processor or blender and add water a little at a time to get the right consistency. About 4 servings.

EASY CREAMY DRESSING

- 3 Tbsp Vegan Mayo
- 1 Tbsp each: Apple Cider Vinegar and maple syrup
- ½ tsp each: minced garlic and onion OR garlic powder, onion powder, PLUS pepper, salt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard

DIRECTIONS:
- Mix everything together and let sit for about 30 minutes. 2 servings.

BALSAMIC DRESSING

- 2 Tbsp each: Balsamic Vinegar and Olive oil
- ½ tsp each: minced garlic (or garlic powder), mustard, salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:
- Mix everything together and let sit for about 30 minutes. 2 servings.

SWEET MUSTARD DRESSING

- 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tbsp each: Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Maple Syrup
- ½ tsp each: minced garlic or garlic powder, salt, pepper

DIRECTIONS:
- Mix everything together and let sit for about 30 minutes. 2-3 servings.

CREAMY POPPYSEED

- 2 Tbsp each: Vegan mayo and Apple Cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp each: Maple syrup (or agave) and poppy seeds
- 1 tsp each: Dijon mustard, Olive oil, lemon juice, chopped shallots or onion
- ½ tsp each: minced garlic or garlic powder, salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:
- Chop the shallots or onions fine and garlic if using and mix everything together and let sit for about 30 minutes. 2 servings.

SPICY LIME DRESSING

- 2 limes zested and juiced or 1/3 cup of bottled lime juice
- 1 Tbsp each: agave or maple syrup AND Apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp chili flakes or cayenne (or small chopped jalapeno), salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:
- Mix everything together and let sit for about 30 minutes. 2-3 servings.

CREAMY CHIPOTLE DRESSING

- 3 Tbsp Vegan mayo
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp agave or maple syrup
- ½ tsp each: chipotle powder and garlic powder, pepper, salt

DIRECTIONS:
- Mix everything together and let sit for about 30 minutes. 2-3 servings.

You can have this on your table in less than 30 minutes. The recipe makes about four servings so there's lots left for the next day. You can also freeze this.

BLACK BEAN SOUP
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 of each: onion, celery stalk, large carrot, chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. each: chili powder and cumin
- 1 tsp each: salt and pepper
- 3-4 cups of veggie broth or mushroom broth
- 2 large cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 C of frozen organic corn (or canned)
- 1 large can of diced tomatoes

DIRECTIONS:
- Heat up oil on medium heat and add onion, celery and carrots. Cook for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, spices, salt and pepper, cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add broth, 1 can of beans and tomatoes (with juices) and cook for about 10-15 minutes.
- Blend with an immersion blender or food processor. If it is too thick add more broth.
- Add the last can of beans and the corn and heat for about 3 minutes.

OPTIONS:
- Top with fresh cilantro or diced avocado
- Add 1 cup of pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) before blending.

Easy Vegan Salad Dressings - Make Your Own

Black Bean Soup - Delicious and Easy!