Amber-Style Goddess Dressing
I rallied my favorite recipes and taste buds to create this creamy, flavor-packed dressing. Makes me want to eat salad forever. :-)

Total time
5 min
Servings
8
Calories
51.8
Category
Salad Dressings
Elevate your salads, roasted vegetables, and grain bowls with this vibrant, Amber-Style Goddess Dressing. This creamy, vegan-friendly sauce strikes the perfect balance between savory depth and bright, herbal notes. Quick to whip up in just 5 minutes, this dressing is the ultimate beginner-friendly recipe for meal prep enthusiasts looking to add a gourmet touch to everyday plant-based meals.
Ingredients
Makes 8 servings
- 1 flax seed oil
- 3 tahini
- 3 -4 water
- 2 apple cider vinegar
- 1 lemon juice
- 1 soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 sesame seeds
- 1 -2 green onions
- 1 onion
- parsley
Method
Combine all in a jar and shake well. It will thicken up in 10 minutes or so from the tahini. Add salt or pepper if desired. Keep refrigerated.
Cook's notes
- For the smoothest consistency, use a high-speed blender to fully emulsify the ingredients.
- If the dressing is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Let the dressing sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the herbs and aromatics to fully bloom.
- Taste and adjust the acidity with an extra squeeze of lemon juice if you prefer a sharper profile.
Easy swaps
- Use tahini or soaked cashews as a base for an oil-free, creamy alternative.
- Swap apple cider vinegar with fresh lemon juice for a brighter, citrus-forward finish.
- If you don't have fresh herbs, use 1 teaspoon of dried mixed herbs, but reduce the amount slightly as dried herbs are more potent.
- Replace maple syrup with agave nectar or date paste if you prefer a different natural sweetener.
Frequently asked
Is this Goddess dressing gluten-free?
Yes, as long as you ensure that your specific brand of ingredients (such as tamari or mustard) is certified gluten-free.
How do I make this dressing lower in calories?
You can replace a portion of the oil base with unsweetened plant-based yogurt or silken tofu to significantly reduce the fat and calorie content while maintaining a creamy texture.
What can I serve this dressing with besides salad?
This versatile dressing is excellent as a dip for fresh crudité, a sauce for grilled tofu or tempeh, or a flavorful drizzle for warm quinoa and roasted sweet potato bowls.
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