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Sweet Tangy Spicy (STS) Dressing – (Bold, Flavorful & Versatile)

Servings: 20 Total Time: 10 mins Difficulty: Beginner
A vegan, refined-sugar-free dressing with natural sweetness and spice
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This Sweet Tangy Spicy (STS) Dressing is a vibrant, flavor-packed blend of dates, figs, tamarind pulp, ginger, chile de árbol, and salt, offering a perfect balance of natural sweetness, tang, and heat. Blended with water into a smooth, pourable consistency, it transforms any salad, Buddha bowl, wrap, or roasted vegetable into a gourmet, plant-based meal.

Rich in natural sweetness from dried fruits, tangy depth from tamarind, and a warming kick from ginger and chile, this dressing is vegan, oil-free, and refined sugar-free, making it a clean, nutrient-dense way to elevate everyday dishes. Its bold, complex flavors bring depth and excitement without compromising on health or simplicity.

If you’re looking for a healthy sweet and spicy dressing, oil-free vegan dressing, or a plant-based flavor booster for salads and bowls, the STS Dressing is versatile, delicious, and easy to enjoy every day.

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Total Time 10 mins
Servings: 20
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

A bold, sweet, tangy, and spicy dressing made from dates, figs, tamarind pulp, ginger, and chile de árbol. Oil-free, vegan, and perfect for salads, Buddha bowls, wraps, or roasted veggies.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Collect all ingredients: dates, figs, tamarind pulp, ginger, chile de árbol, and salt.

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.

    Pour in about 1½ cups of water.

    Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.

  1. Taste and adjust salt or water for desired consistency.

  1. Serve with salads, wraps, Buddha bowls, or appetizers.

  1. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for upto 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 20

Serving Size 1 Tbps


Amount Per Serving
Calories 38kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 10.1g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 8.3g
Protein 0.5g1%

Added Sugars 0g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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