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Creamy Sriracha Silken Tofu Salad Dressing

Published on May 5, 2014 Updated on December 12, 2022 By Gunjan 11 Comments

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Healthy and quick, this Creamy Sriracha Silken Tofu Salad Dressing is made with only 5 ingredients and in only 5 minutes. It’s oil free with a nice spicy taste to it. 

silken tofu salad dressing pouring from a spoon into the jar.

Silken tofu is my favorite ingredient when it comes to making dips and dressings. It adds protein and many other nutrition to my recipes.

When I crave for dessert I make my very popular vegan chocolate mousse which is made from silken tofu.

I often bend my vegan ranch when I want a bit more fancy dip especially with my raw veggies.

Quite frequently, I make vegan omelette in which is also made from silken tofu.

What is silken tofu?

Silken tofu is also a kind of tofu mad from soy milk with the only difference that its coagulated without curdling the milk. Also, it is unpressed and is soften than other varieties of tofu.

Health benefits of silken tofu

Apart from being high in protein silken tofu contains several anti-inflammatory properties. Its is also high in calcium, magnesium and supports heart health. This is also low in calories thereby facilitating weight loss.

Ingredients

top view of all the ingredients.

Here I have used simple ingredients but I promise you will love this tofu salad dressing. It will be your next favorite. It is also gluten free.

Ingredients notes

Silken tofu – any silken tofu works in this sriracha dressing just make sure to remove the extra liquid from the pack.

Sriracha sauce – I used the sriracha sauce that is easily available in the store in a bottle.

Vinegar – this add a bit tang to this tofu dressing. I used regular white vinegar but apple cider vinegar and rice vinegar also works in this recipe.

a glass jar filled with silken tofu salad dressing.

For detailed measurement of ingredients, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to make

Firstly, I roughly drained the silken tofu without pressing it.

Secondly, in a blender, I combined roughly broken tofu, sriracha sauce, salt, maple syrup and vinegar.

all the ingredients in the blender.

Next, I blended it smooth until it was creamy and smooth.

blended salad dressing in the blender.

Lastly, I spooned it out in a glass bowl.

I licked it immediately and it tasted so good that I drizzled it over my salad for my lunch.

Its my favorite go to salad dressing.

Storing tips

This vegan tofu salad dressing tastes best at room temperature and when served the same day. However, it can be refrigerated in an air tight glass container for about 1 week.

Serving tips

This silken tofu salad dressing can be paired with raw veggies or as a side dip with vegan spring rolls or air fryer zucchini or air fryer avocado fries. You may simply simply drizzle it over your choice of salad too. Sometimes, I like to use it as a spread over my whole wheat bread or in a sandwich.

Expert tips

  • It is important to not press silken tofu. However, you must crumble it with your hands before putting it in your food processor.
  • Most importantly, blend it well and do not rush through this step for the best results.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

What is the consistency for this tofu dressing?

Its thick and creamy. It can be spooned out and not liquidy at all.

Can I make it thinner?

You may add about 2 tbsp of unsweetened almond/coconut milk to make this tofu salad dressing a bit thinner. Adjust salt as per taste if needed.

It is healthy?

Yes! its very nutritious and very healthy because it had protein and many other vitamins and minerals.

Is it spicy in taste?

Yes! This silken tofu salad dressing is seasoned mainly with sriracha sauce which is spicy hit sauce. But the overall flavor is amazingly delicious and very satisfying.

top view of silken tofu salad dressing in a glass jar.

More vegan salad dressing recipes

Caesar dressing
Oil free vegan mayo
Chipotle mayo
Tahini dressing

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silken tofu salad dressing pouring from a spoon into the jar.
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5 from 5 votes

Creamy Sriracha Silken Tofu Salad Dressing

Healthy and quick, this Creamy Sriracha Silken Tofu Salad Dressing is made with only 5 ingredients and in only 5 minutes. It's oil free with a nice spicy taste to it. 
Prep Time3 minutes mins
Cook Time2 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Dip
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: how to make tofu salad dressing, silken tofu salad dressing, sriracha salad dressing, tofu salad dressing
Servings: 10
Calories: 26kcal
Author: Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 16 oz silken tofu
  • 1/3 cup sriracha sauce
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

Instructions

  • Drain the excess water from silken tofu but do not press the tofu.
  • Combine all the ingredients in the food processor/blender and blend it smooth until creamy.
  • Spoon out the dressing into the serving bowl and enjoy!

Video

Notes

  • This salad dressing tastes best when served the same day. It can be refrigerated in an air tight glass container for about 1 week.
  • This dressing is thick and creamy very similar to mayonnaise style. If you want a thinner consistence then just add 2 tbsp of almond/coconut milk while blending it in the blender or food processor.

Nutrition

Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.004g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg

tofu dressing drizzling over a bowl of salad.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Dressings, Gluten Free, Recipes, Special Diet, Vegan

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Comments

  1. Sisley White - Sew White says

    December 12, 2022 at 2:28 pm

    5 stars
    I will put this sauce on everything if I could! I love how creamy it is.

    Reply
  2. Colleen says

    December 12, 2022 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    I love this salad dressing! It’s healthier than using mayo but just as creamy. And the spice is perfect!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      December 12, 2022 at 1:51 pm

      so happy that you like this salad dressing. its my favorite too 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kim says

    December 12, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy homemade dressing. Great balance of slightly sweet with a little spicy heat to it. Loving it!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      December 12, 2022 at 1:51 pm

      Thank you Kim!

      Reply
  4. Charles says

    December 12, 2022 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    What an amazing recipe! This will be a staple in my home! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      December 12, 2022 at 1:51 pm

      Thank you Charles!

      Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    December 12, 2022 at 11:49 am

    5 stars
    This dressing looks absolutely delicious! I have a friend that does the keto diet and she makes just about everything with silken tofu. I can’t wait to show her this one.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      December 12, 2022 at 11:51 am

      Thank you Stephanie! So excited for your friend to try this salad dressing 🙂

      Reply
  6. Kirti says

    July 24, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Hi Gunjan! I really loved your site and found each and every recipe worth trying. I tried the Tofu Sriracha dressing and it was so yummy. I paired it with pasta salad and it was a hit. Thanks for the awesome recipe. I really appreciate your passion for healthy food. Can’t wait to try other recipes:)

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      July 24, 2015 at 2:46 pm

      Thank you Kirti for trying this recipe and showing interest in my blog. I truly appreciate your positive feedback and the encouragement. 🙂

      Reply

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