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Walnut Salad Dressing

Published: Apr 20, 2022 · Modified: May 23, 2022 by Gigi & Sersie

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This walnut salad dressing uses balsamic vinegar and walnuts as the star ingredients. It's loaded with flavor and has the right amount of twang. This healthy 5-ingredient walnut balsamic vinaigrette dressing is oil-free, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and takes less than 10 minutes to make.

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Walnut Balsamic Dressing has 5 key ingredients

  1. Walnuts
  2. Balsamic vinegar
  3. Simple Homemade Date Syrup
  4. Garlic
  5. Dijon Mustard
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key ingredients: raw walnuts, balsamic vinegar, Simple Homemade Date Syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic

The nuttiness from the walnuts compliments the savory umami flavor of the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard and garlic. All of this is offset by the sweetness from the simple homemade date syrup.

How to prepare

  1. Soak walnuts in hot water for 5 minutes to soften.
  2. Add all ingredients into a mini blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Store leftovers in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

This tangy nutty vinaigrette dressing goes beautifully on salads and grilled veggies. I've also used this as Buddha bowl sauce.

Why this salad dressing is healthy

Nutritionally, walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Balsamic vinegar may also help to lower the glycemic index of the meal. Since the dates are an intact natural fruit, you're getting the fiber by using the Simple Homemade Date Syrup in this recipe. Garlic contains compounds shown to be beneficial for heart health. In addition to the health benefits of the ingredients in this dressing, my favorite of all is that it's so tasty, you'll want to eat more salad!

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We hope you love this oil-free vegan walnut balsamic salad dressing. Please rate and leave a comment below. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram and tag us @danielfastrecipes so we can see your creation!

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Walnut Salad Dressing


★★★★★

5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Gigi & Sersie
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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This walnut salad dressing uses balsamic vinegar and walnuts as the star ingredients. It's loaded with flavor and has the right amount of twang. This healthy 5-ingredient walnut balsamic vinaigrette is oil-free, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and takes less than 10 minutes to make. #walnutsaladdressing #healthysaladdressing #balsamicvinaigrette #healthyveganrecipes #danielfastrecipes #nooil #oilfree


Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup raw walnuts, soaked in hot water to soften
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup Simple Homemade Date Syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Soak walnuts in hot water for 5 minutes to soften.
  2. Add all ingredients into a mini blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

  3. Store leftovers in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES

  1. Measuring cup
  2. Measuring spoon
  3. Cutting board
  4. Knife
  5. Mini blender
  6. Mason jar (or another airtight container)
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Sauces
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: walnut salad dressing, walnut balsamic vinaigrette, walnut vinaigrette, oil free, no oil, salad dressing, buddha bowl sauce, healthy salad dressing, healthy vegan recipes, daniel fast recipes, gluten free, soy free

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  1. Marsha

    April 21, 2022 at 12:48 am

    The walnut salad dressing is SO GOOD! Made it tonight for the first time and I already know it’s going to be one of my go-tos. So easy to make, and so flavorful. YES!

    ★★★★★

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    • Gigi & Sersie

      April 21, 2022 at 3:03 am

      Thank you for your feedback, Marsha. We're so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Judy

    April 21, 2022 at 3:05 am

    Wow! This was so easy and very flavorful. I added it to a simple green salad and it really did make me want to eat more salad. Lol.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Marie Nitz

    August 14, 2022 at 3:30 pm

    I just made this dressing for the first time today because someone forgot to buy ginger. Oh my gosh is this a wonderful addition to the collection. My taste buds are very happy indeed!

    ★★★★★

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    • Gigi & Sersie

      August 19, 2022 at 9:47 am

      Yay! So glad you gave it a try and enjoyed it. We love the omega 3s in the walnuts as well. 🙂

      Reply

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