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 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
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.
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.
Next, I blended it smooth until it was creamy and smooth.
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.
Its thick and creamy. It can be spooned out and not liquidy at all.
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.
Yes! its very nutritious and very healthy because it had protein and many other vitamins and minerals.
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.
More vegan salad dressing recipes
Caesar dressing
Oil free vegan mayo
Chipotle mayo
Tahini dressing
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Creamy Sriracha Silken Tofu Salad Dressing
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!
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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
Michelle says
Lovely recipe. Saved my boring salads from 100s of calories, taste great!
Gunjan says
Awe! Thank you Michelle for tryin this recipe and loving it so much.
Amber Weaver says
I am not a vegan but if you’re looking for a low fat dressing, this is the one‼️ I’m using it as a salad dressing and on bowl 🥣 lunch dishes. So very good!! Thank you 💥
Gunjan says
Thank you Amber for trying this recipe and appreciating it as well. Totally love your feedback 🙂
Gretchen Flores says
Can’t wait to try this! Can it be stored in a plastic squirt bottle?
Gunjan says
HI Gretchen! I personally prefer glass containers because its healthier. But plastic squirt bottle will work too. As long as you don’t use any metal like steel containers to store this dressing you are good to go. Hope you enjoy this recipe 🙂
Sisley White - Sew White says
I will put this sauce on everything if I could! I love how creamy it is.
Colleen says
I love this salad dressing! It’s healthier than using mayo but just as creamy. And the spice is perfect!
Gunjan says
so happy that you like this salad dressing. its my favorite too 🙂
Kim says
Super easy homemade dressing. Great balance of slightly sweet with a little spicy heat to it. Loving it!
Gunjan says
Thank you Kim!
Charles says
What an amazing recipe! This will be a staple in my home! Thank you for sharing!
Gunjan says
Thank you Charles!
Stephanie says
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.
Gunjan says
Thank you Stephanie! So excited for your friend to try this salad dressing 🙂
Kirti says
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:)
Gunjan says
Thank you Kirti for trying this recipe and showing interest in my blog. I truly appreciate your positive feedback and the encouragement. 🙂