Marlene’s Italian Vinaigrette
Marlene’s Italian Vinaigrette
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Middle Eastern-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Date Published: June 25, 2026
Ingredients
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic granules
1/4 tsp celery seed
2 tbsp light tahini
2 tbsp umeboshi plum vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp brown rice syrup
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp tamari
Description
A thick, creamy Italian-style dressing or dip made with nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, tahini, umeboshi plum vinegar, brown rice syrup, lemon juice, and tamari. It clings beautifully to salad greens and also works as a dip for falafel or vegetables.
How-to? Steps
Step 1: Blend
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
Step 2: Adjust
Add more water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
Step 3: Serve and store
Serve over salad leaves or vegetables, or use as a dip for falafel. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.