Description
Make this quick vegan Russian dressing from tofu! Using tofu makes this dressing oil-free & just as creamy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 150g soft tofu (or silken tofu, see notes for mayonnaise options)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp ketchup*
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp vegan worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp wasabi (or 1 tsp prepared horseradish)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch pepper
*Ingredients you need that are not part of our pantry and freezer tips.
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Depending on your use for this dressing you can add more liquid to thin it out. This thickness will be great for a sandwich spread (like on my Vegan Reuben). To use this as a salad dressing you can stir in as much unsweetened plant milk or water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the flavour to your liking adding more acid for tanginess, wasabi for spiciness, or more ketchup for sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You may need to give it a quick stir after it has been sitting for a little bit. Try it on my Vegan Reuben!
Notes
Approximate Cost: $1.25 for 175 ml. I have not found very many vegan options for store-bought Russian dressing but the one I did find was $2.15 per 100 ml. Vegan Thousand Island dressing is easier to find and the thriftiest option I could find was $1.13 per 100ml.
Use ½ cup mayonnaise in place of the tofu and reduce the lemon juice to 1 tsp (or sub with 1 tsp vinegar). I make my oil-free mayonnaise from tofu so instead of preparing the mayonnaise separately I have just created this Russian dressing using soft tofu and simplifying the preparation needed. If you have a favourite vegan mayonnaise then ½ cup should do nicely.
Prepared horseradish is not a condiment that I usually have on hand. I do always have a small tube of wasabi in my fridge though. Wasabi provides a similar spiciness for this Russian dressing. Alternatively, you could use prepared mustard or a bit of a dry mustard powder.
Chili sauce or a chili style ketchup is often used in Russian dressing. About 1 tsp fresh minced onion instead of onion powder can also be used.
- Category: Sauces & Dips
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American