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    Home » Recipes » Sauces | Dressings

    10 Best Vegan Sauces

    Aug 11, 2022 by Tracy Halasz · 3 Comments · THIS WEBSITE EARNS INCOME FROM ADS, AFFILIATES, AND SPONSORSHIPS.

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    Vegan Italian dressing in a small bowl.

    If you're a sauce loving family like we are, you'll want to keep this list of 10 best vegan sauces handy. They are the best, healthy vegan sauces for dipping, drizzling and dressings including sweet, savory, spicy, tangy, cheesy, thick and pourable options. There's something for everyone!

    Vegan Sauce Recipes displayed on poster.

    As a vegan food blogger, I always have a fridge full of bits and bobs from recipe testing. I repurpose leftovers at least 3 times a week into bowls or vegan tacos. Vegan sauces and drizzles are my secret weapon for transforming these leftovers into a spectacular weeknight meal in minutes.

    Keep reading for some of our favorite quick and easy vegan sauce recipes that are delicious on vegan taco bowls, Buddha bowls, tofu crumble tacos, rainbow salads, and desserts. I've included a few vegan dressings and drizzles that I think you'll love too!

    Table of Contents show
    1 Sweet and Spicy Tahini Sauce Recipe
    2 Tahini Sauce with a Twist
    3 Easy Cashew Cream Sauce
    4 Vegan Tzatziki Sauce (3 ways!)
    5 Dairy-free Coleslaw
    6 Vegan Southwest Dressing
    7 Vegan Cashew Queso
    8 Easy Vegan Walnut Pesto
    9 Spicy Satay Peanut Sauce
    10 Vegan Caramel Sauce
    11 Bonus Sauces
    12 10 Best Vegan Sauce Recipes
    12.1 INGREDIENTS
    12.2 INSTRUCTIONS
    12.3 NOTES

    Sweet and Spicy Tahini Sauce Recipe

    Bursting with flavor, a hit of heat and a kiss of sweet, this 3 minute tahini sauce will rock your world! It's a super popular sauce on Buddha bowls, vegan shawarma, baked potatoes, and grilled veggies.
    Made with tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice and sriracha sauce, it's oil free, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, vegetarian, plant based and paleo.

    Sweet and Spicy Tahini Sauce
    This tahini sauce is perfectly sweet and spicy. Totally dairy free and completely addictive, you'll want to smother it on everything! Easy to make plus oil-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, a drizzle of this sauce makes everything 1000% better! Trust me.
    Check out this recipe
    Sweet and spicy tahini sauce in a jar.

    Tahini Sauce with a Twist

    Everyone needs a great vegan sauce recipe or two in their back pocket, and this healthy tahini sauce/dressing is an incredible one. It's ready in 5 minutes, is super adaptable, and tastes amazing on everything. We love it as a falafel sauce, shawarma sauce, condiment for vegan burgers and veggie sandwiches or as a dip on a vegan mezze platter.

    Easy Tahini Sauce (gluten-free)
    Learn how to to make the best, creamy & luscious tahini sauce from scratch. Great for meal prep to drizzle on vegan falafel, Buddha bowls, tacos, burgers and salads! Plus it's 100% vegan, vegetarian, plant based, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free and 1000% delicious.
    Check out this recipe
    Jar of tahini sauce with spoon across top dripping with sauce.

    Check out the tahini sauce series on the blog for more flavor variations!

    Easy Cashew Cream Sauce

    Cashew cream is a vegan chef's staple - it's so versatile! You can use it as a vegan heavy cream in veggie soup, chana masala, and vegan lasagna; or as a salad dressing, dip, drizzle or sauce. Tons of flavor options from sweet, savory, salty, and spicy included.
    Oil free, gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, plant based, soy free, vegan, vegetarian, and keto friendly.

    Easy Cashew Cream Sauce Recipe
    Creamy, rich, and delicious, dairy-free cashew cream sauce is incredible drizzled on buddha bowls, stirred into curries, and takes vegan lasagna over the top! Everyone is obsessed with cashew cream sauce - vegan or not!
    Check out this recipe
    Bowlsful of colourful cashew cream sauce.

    Vegan Tzatziki Sauce (3 ways!)

    Who doesn't love a tangy, fresh and creamy tzatziki sauce? Made with your choice of cream base: vegan mayonnaise, cashew cream or dairy-free yogurt plus cucumbers and fresh dill. Quick and easy, it's the perfect sauce for vegan shawarma, grilled veggies, and cauliflower meatballs. A top 3 favorite vegan sauce in my family!

    Vegan Tzatziki Sauce Recipe (3 ways!)
    This vegan tzatziki sauce is creamy, tangy, dairy-free and ready in 5 minutes! Easy to make, oil-free and gluten-free, this plant-based tzatziki elevates all your favorite meals. Your choice of 3 creamy non dairy bases - coconut yogurt, cashews or vegan mayonnaise!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan tzatziki sauce in a bowl with a red whisk.

    Dairy-free Coleslaw

    This tangy, dairy-free coleslaw dressing is my go-to, quick and easy dressing for cabbage slaw, garden salads and even drizzling on vegan rice bowls! Ready in under 5 minutes, it's made with vegan mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, and dijon mustard.
    This creamy vegan salad dressing is oil free, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, refined sugar free, soy free, vegan, and vegetarian.

    Easy Delicious Coleslaw Dressing Recipe (dairy-free)
    This tangy-sweet coleslaw recipe is incredibly delicious on coleslaw, salad or as a drizzle on Buddha bowls. It's a creamy, extremely easy to make dressing that makes everything extra delicious and it's 100% vegan!
    Check out this recipe
    Jar of creamy oil-free coleslaw dressing.

    Vegan Southwest Dressing

    So good you can drink it straight from the bottle, but drizzle it on a Tex-Mex Chopped Salad - it's the most flavorful, oil-free, vegan salad dressing ever! Made with vegan mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and salsa, it's ready in 3 minutes. Try it drizzled on summer salads, taco Buddha bowls, Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes and tofu crumble stuffed sweet potatoes.

    Southwestern Chopped Salad with Creamy Tex-Mex Dressing (vegan)
    Loaded with flavor, this healthy, Southwestern Chopped Salad and creamy Tex-Mex salad dressing is a family favorite! Easy to make plus it's dairy free, gluten free, and vegan!
    Check out this recipe
    Chopped vegetable salad with vegan chicken and spicy dressing in a bowl.

    Super creamy - made without oil, dairy or eggs. Plus it's gluten free, soy free, vegan, vegetarian.

    Bowl of tex-mex salad dressing in a bowl surrounded by salad ingredients.

    Vegan Cashew Queso

    This super flavorful and spicy vegan cashew queso is the best vegan cheese sauce ever! We love it on fully loaded vegan nachos, baked potatoes, vegan burgers and it makes the perfect dip for crispy fries. Made with cashews, salsa, smoky spices, and roasted red pepper, this cheesy vegan queso is perfect for game day!

    Incredible Vegan Queso Cheese Sauce
    Spicy, cheesy, vegan queso dip that's beyond incredible and a little addictive. It's seasoned with Mexican spices, roasted red peppers, chunky salsa, and the perfect pinch of heat and smoke. Everyone loves this queso - vegan or not! Grab a bag of chips and dig in!
    Check out this recipe
    A bowlful of vegan queso cheese sauce on a tray surrounded by taco chips.

    Easy Vegan Walnut Pesto

    This vegan pesto sauce is ready to enjoy in 5 minutes and it's super versatile. Use walnuts, cashews or pine nuts and play with the greens choosing basil, arugula, spinach or even kale! Stir it into vegan bolognese, slather it on a vegan meatball sub or vegan quesadillas for extra yumminess.

    Vegan Walnut Pesto Recipe (5 minutes!)
    This dairy-free pesto is a quick and easy flavor booster for any meal! It takes only a few whole-food ingredients and 5 minutes to make in the food processor. Your family will love it smothered on saucy meatball subs for an incredibly magical plant-based meal!
    Check out this recipe
    Dairy-free pesto in a bowl with a spoon dipped in.

    Spicy Satay Peanut Sauce

    This savory-sweet vegan satay is so incredible it should be illegal! We love it on Thai peanut noodle bowls, crunch salads, veggie burgers, and plain old leftovers several times a month - it's that simple and irresistible.

    Plus it's oil free, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan and keto friendly!

    Tofu Peanut Noodle Bowls (easy + vegan)
    This incredible satay tofu noodle bowl recipe is spicy, saucy, and totally addictive! It's an easy to make, healthy, flavorful recipe that is oil-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan. EVERYONE loves this scrumptious Buddha bowl - vegan or not!
    Check out this recipe
    Tofu, avocado, carrot, and cucumber noodle bowl with peanut sauce.

    Vegan Caramel Sauce

    Vegan caramel is so easy to make - it's thick, rich, and totally indulgent. Drizzle it over vegan biscotti (best praline biscotti EVER!), stir it into vegan iced coffee or swirl on apple galette in puff pastry.

    Overhead shot of pot of vegan salted caramel sauce and spoon.
    Vegan Caramel Sauce

    Bonus Sauces

    Here's a few new vegan sauces and dressings to try:

    • Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette - takes the place of vegan Italian dressing. Oil-free version.
    • Vegan Tartar Sauce - use in place of sour cream on crispy smashed potatoes, drizzle on vegan fish tacos or as flavorful dairy-free dressing for cabbage slaw.
    • Honey Mustard Sauce - tangy, sweet, and creamy it makes an addictive dipping sauce for Vegan Sausage Rolls, a fabulous salad dressing, and delicious drizzle. Takes under 5 minutes to make, plus it's oil free, dairy free, and gluten free! BOOM!!
    • Spicy Green Tahini - made with cilantro, fresh lime, and jalapeño for subtle heat. Drizzle on vegetarian tacos, vegan corn fritters, and savory vegan pancakes.
    • Sushi Sauces - if you love vegan sushi rolls and bowls, you're going to love these sushi dipping sauces from spicy mayo to unagi sauce and teriyaki sauce.

    Did you try any of our Best Vegan Sauces? 
    Which is your favorite? Let me know below in comments.
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    10 Best Vegan Sauce Recipes

    Sauces are the secret ingredient that change an ordinary dinner to something extraordinary. These vegan sauce recipes take only a few minutes to make, store well in the fridge, and are ready to elevate any vegan/vegetarian dish. Dairy free, oil free, nut free, soy free, gluten free and vegan - there's a sauce for everyone!
    Author : Tracy Halasz
    Servings:4 servings

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    Prep Time 5 mins

    INGREDIENTS

    • cashews, sunflower seeds or other nuts
    • vegenaise
    • dijon mustard
    • tahini paste
    • maple syrup
    • hot sauce
    • herbs + spices

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Making Vegan Sauces: Tips
    • Pick out a couple sauces to make each week (they store well in the fridge and are super versatile for serving with salads, bowls, tacos, leftovers, etc.). Great for meal prep!
    • Vegan sauces couldn't be easier to make - ready in under 5 minutes with only a few pantry ingredients in most cases. Pro Tip: Read through the sauce recipe first as some may require pre-soaking nuts or pressing tofu, etc.

    NOTES

    Adding a vegan sauce drizzle or dip makes it seem like you fussed but you didn't!
    Store in fridge all week ready to elevate your vegan weeknight dinners.

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    1. Tracy Halasz

      March 31, 2022 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      There's a savory dairy-free sauce for every meal, but that vegan salted caramel sauce looks unreal!

      Reply
    2. Jordan

      April 01, 2022 at 9:13 pm

      5 stars
      I love these easy sauce recipes. The Tex-Mex dressing is my favourite. I can't believe it is dairy free. Thank you for sharing these.

      Reply
      • Tracy Halasz

        April 02, 2022 at 8:24 pm

        Yay so happy you enjoy the sauces! We use them on everything - tacos, burgers, vegan bowls, sandwiches, and salads!

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