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    Modified: Nov 8, 2024 by Sweet Sensitive Free

    50 Delicious Dairy free Sauces!

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    Dairy-free sauces are the perfect way to add richness and zest to everything!
    From fresh salads to crispy grilled goodies, these sauces pack all the flavor without dairy, eggs and gluten. In this collection you will find easy sauce recipes designed to elevate your next meal, from the grill to the dinner table.

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    • Dairy free Pasta Sauces
    • Sauces for Dipping
    • Dressing and Drizzling Sauces
    • Vegan Mayonnaise Recipes
    • Savory Fruit-based Sauces

    What I love about this roundup of dairy free sauces is that they are all incredibly delicious and perfect for SO many dishes and occasions!
    From making your quick salad or lunch box more flavorful, to serving them for a barbecue or during a holiday dinner, like Christmas or Thanksgiving!
    Whether you are fully vegan or only need to avoid dairy products, these creamy savory sauces will be a great way to enhance your dishes.

    All sauces in this collection are:

    • free from dairy products, like milk, butter and cheese,
    • eggless
    • gluten free
    • with several soy free and nut free options

    You will find:

    • dairy free pesto, tomato and alfredo sauces recipes to pair with your favorite pasta dishes;
    • flavorful vegan dressings to enhance your salads and make them not boring;
    • sauces perfect for dipping vegetables and chips;
    • dairy-free sauces for grilled veggies and meat, for drizzling and dipping;
    • vegan mayonnaise recipes you won't even know are plant based;
    • fruit based sauces that go amazingly well with savory dishes!

    Get ready to explore some of the best dairy free creamy, tangy, and savory sauce recipes that are sure to become your new go-to's!

    Dairy free Pasta Sauces

    The Best Soy free Vegan Basil Pesto
    A super easy recipe for creamy soy free vegan pesto sauce! Only few ingredients to enjoy a dairy free basil pesto as tasty as the famous traditional Italian sauce!
    Check out this recipe
    the best basil pesto
    Gluten free Vegan Bechamel Sauce
    This gluten free vegan bechamel sauce is ready in a few minutes and it’s perfect to make your gluten free savory dishes even richer and tastier!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe (Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
    Super creamy, easy, Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe without nuts or soy! Healthy, gluten-free, allergy-free, packed with plant protein & sneaky veggies!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe (Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
    Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce Recipe
    This luxuriously creamy, garlicky dairy free alfredo sauce whips up in 5 mins & transforms pasta or gnocchi into a rich, satisfying entree.
    Check out this recipe
    Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce Recipe
    Garlic Marinara Sauce
    You just can’t compare homemade Italian garlic marinara sauce with any store-bought sauce or tomato-based mixture that comes in a jar or a can. Expect the absolute best flavour when you make your spaghetti sauce using fresh simple ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    Garlic Marinara Sauce
    Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes {Vegan}
    This low sodium spaghetti sauce is the perfect lower sodium and sugar-free alternative to store-bought pasta sauce and is so easy to make!
    Check out this recipe
    Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes {Vegan}
    Sweet and Spicy Red Pasta Sauce with Creamy Cannellini Beans
    This delicious recipe combines a rich tomato sauce with creamy white cannellini beans, creating a hearty, healthy pasta sauce perfect for weeknight dinners. It’s easy, perfect for meal prepping, and pairs well with pasta, zucchini noodles, or soft-boiled sweet potatoes for a satisfying, plant-based Italian meal.
    Check out this recipe
    Sweet and Spicy Red Pasta Sauce with Creamy Cannellini Beans
    Nomato Sauce from Our Fabulous Guilt-free Nomato Paste
    Allergic to tomatoes? Check out this fabulous nomato sauce and nomato paste recipe and start enjoying pizza and pasta again!rn
    Check out this recipe
    Nomato Sauce from Our Fabulous Guilt-free Nomato Paste
    Arugula Basil Pesto
    This nut-free, arugula basil pesto comes together in just 5 minutes! Sweet summertime basil and peppery arugula are paired with green peas to create a fresh and creamy healthy vegan pesto.
    Check out this recipe
    Arugula Basil Pesto
    Thai Basil Pesto (Nut Free) - Through The Fibro Fog
    This Thai basil pesto is packed with flavour, and a delicious nut free and vegan condiment for pasta, noodles and so many other dishes.
    Check out this recipe
    Thai Basil Pesto (Nut Free) - Through The Fibro Fog
    Parsley Pesto - Wholehearted Eats
    A nice alternative to basil, parsley pesto is just as bright tasting. With walnuts instead of pine nuts, it’s a great way to celebrate fresh parsley.
    Check out this recipe
    Parsley Pesto - Wholehearted Eats
    Vegan White Sauce (Bechamel)
    Trust me, this Vegan White Sauce (Bechamel) will not disappoint! It is SO easy to make with no cooking required! Requiring simple ingredients you are
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan White Sauce (Bechamel)

    Sauces for Dipping

    Savory Creamy Cashew Sauce {Vegan}
    This Creamy Cashew Sauce is a great vegan alternative to cheese sauce. It is perfect as pasta sauce, dressing and dipping sauce too!
    Check out this recipe
    bowl with cashew sauce
    Ranchero Sauce - Corrie Cooks
    This homemade Ranchero Sauce is quick, easy, and full of fresh flavors. Perfect for adding a delicious kick to your favorite meals.
    Check out this recipe
    Ranchero Sauce - Corrie Cooks
    Avocado Crema (Vegan!)
    This Vegan Avocado Crema is super flavorful thanks to fresh lime, jalapeño and cilantro. Its smooth, creamy and delicious.
    Check out this recipe
    Avocado Crema (Vegan!)
    Vegan Cheese Sauce (No Cook)
    This vegan cheese sauce is the real deal! SO delicious, quick and easy! Pair with pasta, veggies, nachos, potatoes, grains & more. Oil-free.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Cheese Sauce (No Cook)
    Easy Mushroom Cream Sauce - Perfect For Everything!
    Mushroom cream sauce with tender mushrooms in a rich, creamy non-dairy sauce. Under 20 minutes for a creamy mushroom sauce for everything!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Mushroom Cream Sauce - Perfect For Everything!
    Vegan Horseradish Aioli - Perfect for Game Day & Parties
    This creamy and zesty vegan Horseradish Aioli is perfect with vegan pretzel bites, vegan burgers, sandwiches, & wraps. Ready in 5 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Horseradish Aioli - Perfect for Game Day & Parties
    Allergy Free Olive Tapenade Without Anchovies (Vegan)
    Quick and easy recipe for an allergy free homemade vegan olive tapenade without anchovies. Free from fish, nuts and dairy and gluten free.
    Check out this recipe
    Allergy Free Olive Tapenade Without Anchovies (Vegan)

    Dressing and Drizzling Sauces

    Jalapeno Hot Sauce
    Are you ready for a hot sauce that’s both spicy AND flavorful? This recipe for homemade Jalapeno Hot Sauce is just that! Crafted using fresh jalapenos, onion, and garlic, this multi-purpose hot sauce is great on tacos, nachos, and more!
    Check out this recipe
    Jalapeno Hot Sauce
    Green Chutney, Indian Hari Chutney for Chaat
    Indian green chutney is herby, spicy, and lemony. Ideal for serving with chaat, dosa, dhokla, and much more, it’s vegan and gluten free!
    Check out this recipe
    Green Chutney, Indian Hari Chutney for Chaat
    Vegan Chick-fil-A Sauce
    Vegan Chick-fil-A Sauce
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Chick-fil-A Sauce
    Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing (5 Minute Recipe!)
    This Vegan Honey Mustard recipe is perfect for dressing salads or for dipping! Its creamy, simple to make and incredibly flavorful.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing (5 Minute Recipe!)
    Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (Soy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan)
    This Homemade Teriyaki Sauce is the easy, healthy, & allergy-free recipe you need! This simple sauce is soy-free, gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and sugar-free!
    Check out this recipe
    Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (Soy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan)
    Fresh and Flavorful: Carrot Top Chimichurri Recipe
    Elevate your meals with this fresh and vibrant Carrot Top Chimichurri recipe. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, it’s the perfect companion to grilled veggie burgers and vegetables.
    Check out this recipe
    Fresh and Flavorful: Carrot Top Chimichurri Recipe
    Allergen Friendly Worcestershire Sauce
    Allergen Friendly Worcestershire Sauce is an easy homemade top 9 allergen friendly flavouring. This vegan sauce is gluten, soy, & fish free.
    Check out this recipe
    Allergen Friendly Worcestershire Sauce
    Creamy Vegan Avocado Dressing • Happy Kitchen
    This creamy vegan avocado dressing is the ideal companion to a fresh summer salad and levels up tacos, grilled veggies or even buddha bowls.
    Check out this recipe
    Creamy Vegan Avocado Dressing • Happy Kitchen
    Roasted Garlic Sauce • Happy Kitchen
    This creamy vegan roasted garlic sauce is perfect for salads, casseroles, bowls, and more. Use it as a healthier vegan alternative to mayo.
    Check out this recipe
    Roasted Garlic Sauce • Happy Kitchen
    Soup Maker Slimming World Curry Sauce | Recipe This
    Slimming World Curry Sauce. This delicious Slimming World creamy curry sauce is the perfect syn free sauce for everything. Keep it Indian, make it Chinese, make it Thai, you decide. Its easy to make…
    Check out this recipe
    Soup Maker Slimming World Curry Sauce | Recipe This
    Homemade Green Harissa Sauce • Happy Kitchen
    Green harissa sauce is a flavorful, spicy condiment, a great addition to any meal, be it roasted vegetables, salads, bowls or burgers.
    Check out this recipe
    Homemade Green Harissa Sauce • Happy Kitchen
    Mojo Verde: Canarian Green Sauce • Happy Kitchen
    Mojo Verde is a fresh, flavorful and silky Canarian green sauce made of cilantro. It is perfect for roasted vegetables, potatoes and bread.
    Check out this recipe
    Mojo Verde: Canarian Green Sauce • Happy Kitchen
    Vegan Burger Sauce
    This vegan burger sauce is tangy and delicious! It is not only vegan, but also gluten-free and contains no added oil.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Burger Sauce
    Easy Sweet Onion Sauce Recipe [Video] - Masala Herb
    Sweet Onion Sauce inspired by the Subway sauce. This sauce has beyond the sub sandwich delicious uses! See how to make sweet onion sauce with my quick video
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Sweet Onion Sauce Recipe [Video] - Masala Herb
    Tahini Date Dressing (Paleo, Whole30, vegan)
    This Tahini Date Dressing is thick, creamy and can be used so many ways! It’s also Paleo, Whole30 and vegan.
    Check out this recipe
    Tahini Date Dressing (Paleo, Whole30, vegan)
    Creamy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce - Wholehearted Eats
    Vegan Hollandaise sauce made with cashews and flavoured with lemon and turmeric. Serve this vegan hollandaise on tofu scramble or veggies!
    Check out this recipe
    Creamy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce - Wholehearted Eats
    Easy Vegan Peppercorn Sauce
    Indulge in a rich, creamy vegan green peppercorn sauce, perfect for drizzling over your favorite plant-based steaks. Made with fresh green peppercorns and a handful of other ingredients, it is a deliciously versatile addition to
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Vegan Peppercorn Sauce
    Fast and Easy Tomatillo Hot Sauce - In the Kitch
    Did you know you can easily make your own homemade hot sauce? Here is a tasty, tomatillo hot sauce recipe that doesn’t require fermentation.
    Check out this recipe
    Fast and Easy Tomatillo Hot Sauce - In the Kitch
    Instant Pot Enchilada Sauce | Gluten-Free Enchilada Sauce
    A spicy and a lip-smacking Mexican enchilada sauce from scratch. A gluten-free Instant Pot Enchilada Sauce recipe with no preservative and no added food color.
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Enchilada Sauce | Gluten-Free Enchilada Sauce
    Sweet Chili Ginger Sauce Recipe: Try Our Delicious Version
    Looking for a tasty and easy-to-make sauce? Try our Sweet Chili Ginger Sauce recipe! Perfect for dipping, marinating, or adding flavor to any dish.
    Check out this recipe
    Sweet Chili Ginger Sauce Recipe: Try Our Delicious Version

    Vegan Mayonnaise Recipes

    Vegan Mayonnaise
    This Easy Homemade Vegan Mayonnaise recipe is the best mayo I’ve ever had and it’s ready in under 5 minutes with just 4 ingredients! When you move to a
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Mayonnaise
    Vegan Yum Yum Sauce
    Vegan Yum Yum Sauce
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Yum Yum Sauce
    3-Minute Smoked Paprika Aioli (Mayo Dipping Sauce) | The Fruity Jem
    Just 3 minutes and 3 ingredients to make this Smoked Paprika Aioli. This paprika mayo dip sauce is so creamy and tasty, you won’t believe it’s vegan!
    Check out this recipe
    3-Minute Smoked Paprika Aioli (Mayo Dipping Sauce) | The Fruity Jem
    Vegan Garlic Aioli (Mayo) Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Keto Friendly
    Vegan Garlic Aioli is the perfect replacement for regular mayonnaise aioli. It’s thick creamy and garlicky. It’s Gluten Free Dairy Free & Keto
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Garlic Aioli (Mayo) Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Keto Friendly
    Popeyes Spicy Mayo Sauce (Copycat Recipe)
    If you’re a fan of the spicy and smoky flavors of Popeyes spicy mayo sauce, then you’re going to love copycat Popeyes spicy mayo sauce recipe! This healthier rendition of spicy mayo sauce tastes like
    Check out this recipe
    Popeyes Spicy Mayo Sauce (Copycat Recipe)
    Easy Vegan Cashew Mayo - Creamy, Rich, Tangy & Vegan Mayonnaise
    Creamy, thick & rich vegan cashew mayo- super easy to make and a healthier alternative to traditional mayonnaise. Tangy & smooth, oil-free, egg-free, dairy-free vegan mayonnaise goes on everything!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Vegan Cashew Mayo - Creamy, Rich, Tangy & Vegan Mayonnaise

    Savory Fruit-based Sauces

    Blueberry Puree - Corrie Cooks
    This quick and easy blueberry puree is versatile enough to use with sweet and savory dishes, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    Blueberry Puree - Corrie Cooks
    Cranberry Sauce from Dried Cranberries (Craisins)
    This cranberry sauce from dried cranberries (Craisins) is an easy holiday side made with 5 ingredients. It’s sweet, tart, and juicy!
    Check out this recipe
    Cranberry Sauce from Dried Cranberries (Craisins)
    EASY Raspberry Chipotle Sauce (for Marinade, Jam/Jelly) | The Fruity Jem
    This Raspberry Chipotle Sauce only takes 20 minutes to cook, and is a flavorful sauce as marinade, jam, or jelly! Way healthier than the store-bought one!
    Check out this recipe
    EASY Raspberry Chipotle Sauce (for Marinade, Jam/Jelly) | The Fruity Jem
    Raw Mango Chutney | How to make Kacche Aam Ki Launji
    Raw Mango chutney is a sweet, spicy and tangy dip made using Ambi (Raw mango) and is rich in Vit C, calcium and magnesium. Secret ingredient…
    Check out this recipe
    Raw Mango Chutney | How to make Kacche Aam Ki Launji
    Mango Habanero Sauce Recipe • Happy Kitchen
    A sweet and spicy Mango Habanero Sauce adds flavorful kick to dishes, ideal for dipping, marinating, or drizzling over your favorite meals.
    Check out this recipe
    Mango Habanero Sauce Recipe • Happy Kitchen
    Easy Mango Coulis - Through The Fibro Fog
    This easy to make mango coulis is full of fruity flavour, and perfect for topping summer desserts or treats for special occasions!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Mango Coulis - Through The Fibro Fog

    I really hope you will enjoy these scrumptious easy-to-make vegan sauces and I'd love to know which you look forward to make first!

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    Sonia

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