Tip: Include some cilantro stems along with the leaves for the boldest flavor. Or improvise by substituting other fresh herbs for the cilantro: basil, parsley, or mint all make a lively dressing.
By John McDougall, MD ,
Ingredients
- 1 package (12.3 ounces) silken tofu, drained in a fine-mesh strainer
- ½ cup rice wine vinegar
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine the tofu, vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic in a blender or food processor, and purée until smooth.
- Add the cilantro, and process again just until the cilantro is chopped.
- Pour the dressing into a jar, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 5 days.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (2 Tbsp.), 18 calories, 0.7 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 0.8 g total fat, 0.1 g saturated fat, 146 mg sodium, 0.1 g fiber, 0.2 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Excellent! Finally, a tofu dip/dressing that really tastes good! I made it with dill instead of cilantro, just because that’s what I had, but I can’t wait to try it with cilantro.
I used some of it to make a strogonoff-like pasta dish that was great.
This recipe would also work well as a dip.
Thank you!
Just made this and it is excellent! Bright and tangy flavor!
Yum!
Really good! Subbed Braggs amino for soy sauce. Will make again.
Can extra firm tofu be substituted if I don’t have silken tofu on hand?
hi Mia,
Silken tofu is ideal for dressings and desserts as it results in a much creamier, smooth product. We recommend sticking with silken tofu for this recipe.
You can read more about silken tofu here, including why it’s worth making the effort to track it down.
https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-menus-collections/recipes-using-silken-tofu/
I thought I had cilantro and was really looking forward to this but I had parsley. Just as well….. this came out excellent!!!! I know I will love this with cilantro and now I know I love it with parsley too!
This is fantastic recipe! We love creamy dressings!!! Thank you for always adding new ideas and recipes!!!
Wow! This dressing was amazing! I’ve used it to elevate Mexican bowls, as dip with homemade potato wedges and on veggies. Definitely recommend trying this. As another reviewer said, it makes quite a lot.
I made this recipe and am afraid that I would not be able to finish this in 5 days. If I froze it, would it extend the life of the dressing?
Did you find out if it freezes?
Delicious but a little on the salty side. Would make a great dressing for a Mexican salad or burrito bowl or even dipping sauce for pita chips. The possibilities are endless. Thank you for sharing!
I just put all ingredients into a vitamix for a low calorie light green dressing that was delicious and took 5 mins to make. V yummy!
I just through it all into a vitamix for a bright green dressing that was so yummy and low calorie