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    Creamy Lemon Dill Dressing

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    By Alisa Fleming on June 28, 2016 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Condiments and Salad Dressings, Dairy-Free Recipes
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    Mayonnaise is one of those surprisingly dairy-free foods that allows me to make rich, full-bodied condiments with ease. One that Tony and I really enjoy on our daily big salads is creamy dill dressing made with fresh herbs.

    Creamy Dill Dressing Recipe - quick, dairy-free and optionally paleo

    That said, not all mayonnaise brands are created equal. Many have hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup and all kinds of funky additives. Therefore, we usually buy a brand of “real mayonnaise” which is made with the standard blend of egg and oil, and contains a fairly wholesome ingredient list. But it has always bothered me that it’s made with canola oil. I’ve also looked to brands made with organic ingredients, but they tend to be based on soy oil.

    As a new option, I was excited to learn about Chosen Foods Avocado Mayo. This beige-tinted mayo is made with avocado oil, cage-free eggs, and wholesome organic ingredients. It’s also certified Kosher Pareve, paleo-friendly, and non-GMO.

    The consistency of Chosen Foods Avocado Mayo is as smooth and creamy as any other, but the taste does differ traditional. It’s a bit sweeter than our “real mayonnaise”, less salty (though the sodium levels are about the same), and has more of a fresh lemony flavor. Hence, I opted to make a creamy lemon dill dressing this time around, to really highlight that bright, summery citrus.

    Creamy Dill Dressing Recipe - quick, dairy-free and optionally paleoThis post is sponsored by Mambo Sprouts, which also happens to be my favorite website for natural food grocery coupons!

    Special Diet Notes: Creamy Dill Dressing

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, and vegetarian. For a paleo creamy dill dressing, use light coconut milk in place of the milk beverage (or use homemade).

    Creamy Dill Dressing Recipe - quick, dairy-free and optionally paleo
    Alisa Fleming

    Creamy Dairy-Free Dill Dressing

    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
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    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup mayonnaise I used Chosen Foods Avocado Mayo
    • ¼ cup unsweetened dairy-free milk beverage I used coconut
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

    Method
     

    1. Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
    2. If possible, chill in the refrigerator for an hour or more before serving. This helps to infuse the dill flavor. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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    Creamy Dill Dressing Recipe - quick, dairy-free and optionally paleo

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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

    18 Comments

    1. Natasha on March 28, 2024 7:17 pm

      OMG! Love this dressing so much! I jJust picked up some fresh dill from my local farmer and made this when I came home! So delicious! I didn’t have any lemons on hand, so just substituted with more ACV and it was perfect! Thank you;)

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 28, 2024 7:44 pm

        Good to know it’s delicious with apple cider vinegar, too. Thanks for sharing Natasha!

        Reply
    2. Doug on March 24, 2022 11:29 am

      Could I substitute vegan plain yogurt for the Mayo?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 24, 2022 1:48 pm

        I’m not personally a fan of yogurt dressings, but if it is something you like, then it should work.

        Reply
    3. Cee on February 16, 2020 2:55 pm

      It was delicious! I omitted the vinegar and just added a little more lemon juice!

      Reply
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    5. Marie-Eve on December 17, 2016 5:42 pm

      So good!!! It taste a bit cheese and I’m happy about it!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 17, 2016 6:20 pm

        Fabulous! So glad you enjoyed this dressing Marie-Eve. Thank you for the feedback!

        Reply
    6. Julie @ Running in a Skirt on June 29, 2016 6:28 am

      I can’t believe how creamy it looks for being dairy free. Lemon is a flavor I love to use in cooking, so I’ll have to check this one out.

      Reply
    7. Sylvie on June 29, 2016 2:13 am

      Love that the mayo is made with avocado oil instead of canola!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on June 29, 2016 7:49 am

        Me too Sylvie!

        Reply
    8. Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy on June 28, 2016 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love dill in dressing!!! ooooOH! I bet this would be AWESOME in potato salad!!!

      Reply
    9. amanda -runtothefinish on June 28, 2016 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      Oh you know I haven’t made any kind of potato salad in ages because I couldn’t figure out a good dairy free option!! This is so perfect for those summer cookouts!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on June 28, 2016 1:26 pm

        I definitely see some delish potato salad in your future Amanda! For that, I recommend upping the mayo to 2/3 cup (season to taste) as this is a thinner dressing.

        Reply
    10. Sonali- The Foodie Physician on June 28, 2016 12:50 pm

      This dressing sounds phenomenal! I actually got some Chosen Foods Avocado Mayo yesterday and I’m so excited to try it out!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on June 28, 2016 1:26 pm

        Awesome! It’s definitely a cool product and a little unique.

        Reply
        • Angie Hutchins on June 29, 2016 6:38 am

          How is mayo dairy free OR vegetarian when it’s made with EGGS?!!!!!

          Reply
          • Alisa Fleming on June 29, 2016 7:48 am

            Confusing eggs with dairy is still a somewhat common misconception Angie! Read this post to better understand how eggs are not dairy -> https://godairyfree.org/ask-alisa/are-eggs-dairy

            Reply
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