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oil-free Thai vinegar sauce in a jar with garden rolls and salad in background.
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Oil-Free Vinegar Salad Dressing

Take those greens to the next level with this vinegar oil-free salad dressing that requires only 5 ingredients and 5-minutes to whip up to perfection. It’s a deliciously simple, gluten-free, oil-free, nut-free, plant-based topping for salads, pasta, wraps, and even more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Salad Dressings
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Calories: 5kcal
Author: Terri Edwards

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar see other options below
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp sweetener honey, date syrup, cane sugar, etc
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt optional or adjust to preference
  • pinch chili flakes
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Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir. Nope, not kidding. That’s all there is to it. Anyone can make this stuff! It is better if you let it chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to marry up a bit.
  • Even though chili flakes are in this recipe, it's not spicy. Just start off with a tiny pinch and adjust to personal preference.

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Notes

Rice Vinegar Substitutes
The original recipe from the Thai restaurant calls for rice vinegar, and that is what I use and recommend. It has a particular flavor that just works well for this dressing. But, there are other rice vinegar substitutes that would also work for this oil-free dressing. Other great options are:
Keep in mind that if you use a different vinegar, the color and taste of the dressing will change a bit, but the flavor should still be delicious.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 5kcal | Sodium: 195mg | Sugar: 1g