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    Oil Free

    Did you know cooking without oil is a lot easier than you think? We've taken the guessing out of oil-free recipes and made it easy here at Betterfoodguru! From the robust and Creamy Vegan Cucumber Slaw, to the light and refreshing Kale and Bean Salad, and all sorts of salad dressings in between. These recipes are crafted to maximize taste while minimizing added fats. Discover how to create delicious, wholesome meals that support your wellness journey without compromising on flavor.

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      Vegan Cashew Date Collagen Boost Protein Smoothie
    • overhead view of a smoothie in a glass
      Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
    • A glass bowl of peanut lime salad dressing made with soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and rice vinegar along with smooth peanut butter, sits on a gray background
      Peanut Lime Dressing
    • chickpea and wild rice stew
      Hearty Wild Rice Soup with Autumn Vegetables and Chickpeas
    • wooden bowl with warm vegan spinach and artichoke dip next to sliced pieces of bread.
      Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip (with Silken Tofu)
    • close-up view of wooden salad bowl with vegan nacho salad made of lettuce, cabbage,tomatoes, cucumber and veggies with lime avocado cilantro dressing with vegan cheddar cheese and tortilla strips
      Vegan Nacho Salad
    • White bean salad with tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, walnuts and avocado with miso dressing on a lettuce leaf on a white platter with other bowls of salad in the background
      Easy & Filling Vegan White Bean Salad (Oil-Free)
    • close-up of light colored ceramic bowl of creamy tofu-chickpea creamy vegan "tuna" salad with fresh dill garnish surrounding the bowl. Bowl is on a wooden platter with round crackers on it and a side bowl of pickle chips.
      Best Vegan "Tuna" Salad with Chickpeas (No Mayo)
    • overhead view of a wooden serving bowl with non-dairy dill pickle pasta salad made with creamy non-dairy yogurt and lots of pickles.
      Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Dairy-Free)
    • close up view of a creamy vegan black bean corn salad with cherry tomatoes, green onions, vegan feta, and a tahini cilantro dressing.
      Mexican-Inspired Black Bean Corn Salad (Vegan)
    • overhead view of a wooden serving bowl with vegan tahini caesar salad made with baby greens, bagel croutons, crispy chickpeas, and a tahini yogurt caesar dressing.
      Vegan Tahini Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
    • overhead view of a wooden serving bowl with a Middle Eastern kale couscous salad with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.
      Middle Eastern Kale Couscous Salad
    • large wooden bowl of oil-free spinach salad with baby spinach, brussels sprouts, red cabbage, apples and hazelnuts in a creamy balsamic vinaigrette dressing
      Crunchy Apple Hazelnut Spinach Salad (Oil-Free)
    • Round glass jar of tahini and yogurt caesar salad dressing made with lemon juice, maple syrup, yogurt, tahini, capers, and spices on a table next to a fresh cut lemon
      Vegan Tahini Caesar Dressing
    • overhead view of a glass serving dish of southwest tahini lime dressing with a bunch of cilantro and two fresh lime halves on the table next to the dressing
      Southwest Tahini Lime Salad Dressing
    • a glass round bowl of creamy yogurt herb salad dressing including vegan yogurt, lemon juice, maple syrup, mint and dill and salt and pepper sits on a gray surface along with a half of a fresh lemon and some fresh dill and mint bunches in the background
      Creamy Yogurt Herb Dressing (Vegan)
    • a bowl of light green creamy avocado lime ranch dressing sits on a gray surface with a half of a fresh avocado and a checked dish cloth
      Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing (Vegan)
    • overhead view of a white bowl with a vegan pesto orzo salad with peas, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, broccoli, kale, and more.
      Primavera Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad
    • image Creamy Summer Cucumber Slaw
      Creamy Cucumber Slaw with Dairy-Free Yogurt
    • overhead view of a white bowl with creamy tahini lime slaw with avocado and fresh herbs.
      Creamy Tahini Lime Slaw
    • image kale and bean salad in a wooden serving bowl.
      Kale and Bean Salad
    • Homemade Vegan Ranch next to fritters.
      Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing
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      Tahini Salad
    • image zesty watermelon salad
      Zesty Watermelon Salad
    • image vegan Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
      Vegan Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
    • image rainbow white bean and farro salad
      White Bean and Farro Salad
    • image vegan Cucumber Salad with mint and cilantro.
      Creamy Vegan Cucumber Salad
    • close up view of a bowl of savory fruit salsa with strawberries, mango, pineapple, and more with cilantro and lime.
      Sweet & Zesty Fruit Salsa
    • image crispy chickpeas chopped salad with creamy tahini dressing with Mighty Sesame Co package
      Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing
    • closeup crispy chickpea chopped salad with tahini dressing
      Crispy Chickpea Chopped Salad
    • image avocado and tomato salsa
      Avocado and Tomato Salsa

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