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.

As a Vegan, the most asked question I hear is - how do you get enough protein? Well, even though this question can sometimes get a bit annoying, I always let people know that protein isn't ever an issue if you eat healthy. Most vegetables, grains, beans, nuts and seeds contain some protein and many of them have a lot of protein.

These salads are so delicious, even your non-Vegan friends will love them. Feel free to change up these recipes and add whatever plant based ingredients you like. Enjoy!

QUINOA SALAD WITH MANGO

- ½ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
-   1 cup each: black beans and chopped cucumber
-   1 fresh mango, cubed
-   1 avocado, cubed and sprinkled with lime or lemon juice
-   ¼ cup each: mint (chopped), cilantro (or parsley)
-   2 Tbsp each: olive oil and lime juice
-   1 garlic clove, minced
-   Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:
-   Cook quinoa according to package.
-   Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic and salt and pepper.
-   Add all the other ingredients and toss with dressing. Cool in refrigerator.

ROASTED BEET SALAD

- 3-4 medium beets
-   1 Tbsp olive oil
-   A bunch of mixed greens (organic of course)
-   Vegan Goat cheese
-   ½ cup of chopped walnuts

DRESSING:
-   1 ½ Tbsp. each: maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced onion
-   3 Tbsp red wine vinegar or balsamic
-   5-6 Tbsp of olive oil
-   Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:
-   Preheat oven to 400. Scrub beets and cut off both ends. Drizzle with olive oil and put on a cookie sheet lined with tin foil. Cover with tin foil loosely. Cook for 1 hour. Let cool enough to handle. Peel skin off and slice. OR clean (don’t cut off ends) put in a pot and boil for 40 minutes. Let cool and peel.
-   Mix all of the dressing ingredients together.
-   Arrange mixed greens, top with beets and cheese and drizzle with dressing.

OPTIONS:
- Add cut up orange pieces to salad. Replace one of the Tbsp. of vinegar with orange juice and a bit of orange jest.

Easy Vegan Salad Dressings - Make Your Own

Vegan Salads Full of Protein