This creamy Raspberry Dressing is a light and flavorful way to elevate your salads. Be sure to check out our Blueberry Vinaigrette if you're into fruity salad dressings.
This tangy, sweet dressing is easy and fast to make. It's made with whole-plant food ingredients, including fresh raspberries, silken tofu, and balsamic vinegar. Not only is this raspberry dressing delicious, but it's gluten-free, oil-free, nut-free, low-calorie, has no added sugar, and Daniel Fast approved.
Why You'll Love This Raspberry Dressing
- Naturally sweet and tangy from juicy raspberries and balsamic vinegar.
- Completely oil-free and made with whole food ingredients.
- Quick to make in just 5 minutes.
- Versatile enough to use on grain bowls, salads, or roasted veggies.
- Meal prep friendly and stores well in the fridge for several days.
Health Benefits
This Raspberry Dressing isn’t just delicious, it also packs a punch of health-promoting nutrients:
- Raspberries are high in antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber.
- Silken tofu adds a creamy base with plant-based protein, calcium, and iron.
- Balsamic vinegar can help regulate blood sugar and support digestion. Be sure to also check out our Strawberry Balsamic Dressing and Balsamic Vinaigrette for more balsamic goodness.
- Dates add natural sweetness while offering potassium and fiber.
- Dijon mustard gives a flavor kick while offering trace minerals.
No oils, no added sugar, no artificial junk, just real ingredients that work for your body.
What You Need to Make This Raspberry Dressing
- Fresh raspberries: Tart and fruity base with natural sweetness and bold pink color.
- Silken tofu: Provides a smooth, creamy body without oil or dairy.
- Homemade date syrup (or pitted dates soaked in hot water): Naturally sweetens and slightly thickens the dressing.
- Balsamic vinegar: Offers a tangy depth to balance the sweetness.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions and Variations
- Silken tofu: Can sub with plain unsweetened vegan yogurt or soaked cashews if needed.
- Raspberries: Both fresh and frozen raspberries work fine. Just thaw before blending.
- Balsamic vinegar: Try pomegranate vinegar for a different twist.
- Spicy: Add a teaspoon of fresh grated ginger root or a dash of cayenne for a spicy kick.
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How to Make This Raspberry Dressing
This recipe calls for using homemade date syrup. However, if you don't already have this on hand, you can soak pitted dates in hot water for 3 to 5 minutes to soften them.
Step 1: Add all ingredients (drained silken tofu, raspberries, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, homemade date syrup, garlic, black pepper) to a blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the sweetness or acidity by adding more date syrup or balsamic vinegar if needed. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Pour this raspberry dressing on our Chickpea Sweet Potato Salad, Arugula Quinoa Salad, Beet Arugula Salad, Rainbow Salad, or Mango Coleslaw. The sweet notes from this dressing complement the various sweetness levels in these salads.
Beyond leafy greens, you can enjoy this raspberry dressing as a dip for the veggies and fruit in our Healthy Girl Dinner. It also makes a great sauce for our Nourish Bowl by boosting the protein in that already nutrient-dense grain bowl.
Recipe FAQs
Store leftover raspberry dressing in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in the fridge for up to 4 days. Give it a shake or stir before using. Freezing is not recommended.
You can swap out the Dijon mustard for yellow mustard or omit it altogether if you prefer a more mild flavor.
Yes, you can use frozen raspberries. Be sure to thaw them before blending.
Yes, this dressing is good for weight loss. It's made with whole plant foods and is oil-free and nut-free, which helps to keep the calorie density low. When you add this to a salad with low-calorie ingredients, the volume of food will feel high, but the calories will be low. Thus supporting weight loss. If you're looking for another fruity, low-calorie dressing, check out the strawberry balsamic dressing.
This creamy raspberry dressing is healthy and bursting with flavors that will complement any light and refreshing salad. It's perfect if you're looking for a nutritious and delicious dressing without the added calories. Enjoy your salads with this vibrant dressing!
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Raspberry Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup silken tofu, drained
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 to 3 tablespoons homemade date syrup or use 2 pitted dates soaked in hot water
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- This recipe calls for using homemade date syrup. However, if you don't already have this, you can soak pitted dates in hot water for 3 to 5 minutes to soften them.
- Add all ingredients (drained silken tofu, raspberries, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, homemade date syrup, garlic, black pepper) to a blender (or food processor) and blend (or process) until smooth and creamy. To thin out the dressing, add a few tablespoons of water.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or acidity by adding more homemade date syrup or balsamic vinegar if needed. Enjoy!
Notes
- Raspberries: Both fresh and frozen raspberries work fine. If you're using frozen, just thaw before blending.
- Leftovers/Meal Prep: Store leftover raspberry dressing in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in the fridge for up to 4 days. Give it a shake or stir before using. Freezing is not recommended.
Gigi & Sersie says
Light, fresh and easy to make.