Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

🔍 Quick Look: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
• 👥 Servings: 4
• 📊 Calories: ~111 kcal per serving (based on nutrition panel)
• 👩🏽‍🍳 Flavor Profile: Creamy, tangy, savory, smoky, slightly spicy, and deeply umami.
• 💪🏼 Nutrition: 4 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber
• ⭐ Difficulty: Very easy-blend and adjust.

👩🏽‍⚕️ Why You'll Love This Sun-Dried Tomato Salad Dressing

This creamy sun-dried tomato dressing is rich, tangy, savory, and ready in minutes. More reasons to add this to your weekly meal prep:

• Rich tomato flavor with a creamy texture
• Easy blender dressing ready in 5 minutes
• Oil-free and naturally vegan
• Tangy, savory, slightly smoky, and cheesy
• Perfect for salads, bowls, sprouts, roasted vegetables, and pasta salads
• Meal-prep friendly and freezer-friendly

👩🏼‍🌾 Ingredients

Below, I share ingredient notes from both a nutrition expert's and trained chef's perspective.

• Sun-dried tomatoes: Oil-packed tomatoes blend more easily and give a richer flavor. You can rinse them to reduce excess oil. If using dry-packed tomatoes, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes first.
• Roasted red pepper: Jarred roasted peppers make this recipe especially quick and add natural sweetness.
• Tahini: Makes the dressing creamy and balances the acidity.
• Mellow miso: Adds savory depth and umami without needing much salt.
• Nutritional yeast: Adds a subtle cheesy flavor and boosts savoriness.
• Lemon juice vs. apple cider vinegar: Lemon gives a fresher flavor, while apple cider vinegar creates a sharper vinaigrette-style dressing.

See the printable recipe card below for quantities.

🍋 Substitutions

This recipe is versatile and easy to adapt. Below are some simple ingredient substitutions.

• Roasted red pepper: Use homemade roasted red peppers instead of jarred.
• Sun-dried tomatoes: Oil-packed or dry-packed (rehydrated) both work.
• Tahini: Substitute cashew butter or sunflower seed butter for a similar creamy texture.
• Mellow miso: Use chickpea miso for soy-free, or omit if needed.
• Lemon juice: Apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar both work well.
• Nutritional yeast: Omit for a less cheesy flavor.
• Cayenne: Use red pepper flakes or omit for a milder dressing.

🥗 Ways to Use Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

This creamy tomato vinaigrette instantly upgrades simple meals-use it anywhere you want richness, tang, and depth without heaviness. Adjust the consistency depending on how you're using it-thinner for dressings, thicker for spreads and dips.

• Toss with grain bowls
• Keep it thick and spread on sandwiches and wraps
• Drizzle over roasted vegetables
• Use as a dip for potatoes or flatbread
• Stir into beans or lentils for a quick flavorful meal

✔️ Storage Tips

These simple steps help preserve freshness and flavor:

• Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The dressing will thicken as it sits-stir well and add a splash of water to loosen before using.
• Freezing: Freeze in small portions (like an ice cube tray) for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and whisk or blend again with a little water to restore the creamy, pourable texture.

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Try my 10-minute Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. It's creamy, tangy, oil-free, and incredibly versatile. 

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This oil-free fresh Herb Dressing is bursting with fresh flavor from basil, parsley, and lemon, balanced by savory miso, a hint of garlic, and a touch of natural sweetness.

Find an entire collection of healthy dressings and sauces here.

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