I have created a way to upgrade almost any dish you want to make, from mains to sides to salads to snacks. My Magic Elixirs are simple shortcuts to deliciousness. Even a beginner cook can make them. Quite frankly they are all beyond wonderful, but the Charred Scallion Dressing is simply unparalleled. It’s become one of our viral recipes because it is a 10 out of 10 Magic Elixir that can easily be adapted for vegan or non-Whole30 eaters. If you enjoy a smoky flavor, this Charred Scallion Dressing is absolutely entrancing, with its bright notes from the vinegar and hot sauce. This Whole30 dressing is unbelievably rich and creamy–comparable to a blue cheese–extra thick with fun flecks of vegetables.

Creamy charred scallion dip in a glass jar with a metal lid, held by a person with red nails.

Some of the best recipes come from simple ingredients

This Whole30 dressing was born when I came up with the idea to grill some scallions as an ingredient for a sauce, and it was truly a eureka moment. But Charred Scallion Dressing is not just a salad dressing. We love it as a dip as well as a sandwich sauce. It’s fantastic on my Vegan Salad, the Mediterranean Platter, and my Wedge Salad. Whether you’re making a platter, a salad, or a sandwich, this dressing is an absolute must-do. Remember that a salad or a sandwich is only as good as your ingredients, so having a wonderful dressing or sauce like this one is the key.

Fresh green onions with mayonnaise, soy sauce, and seasonings on a baking sheet for simple, flavorful recipes.

I love combining delicious flavors and interesting textures, and there’s something so special about the beauty and simplicity of starting with a mayo or yogurt and adding inspired ingredients like the fresh herbs in my Green Goddess Dressing, or a bit of vinegar and hot sauce, as we do here in the Charred Scallion Dressing. I always have a lovely little homemade sauce in my fridge to use all week–in fact, I typically have at least two! It’s a genius meal prep idea.

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Brush the scallions with olive oil
Grilled fresh green onions cooking on barbecue grill, outdoor grilling, healthy vegetable barbecue, NoCrumbsLeft.
Charr the scallions on the grill or in a pan
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Look at these flavorful beauties

This Whole30 Dressing will elevate any and all recipes to something otherworldly

Long before Instagram and food blogging even existed, I was spontaneously concocting delicious, unexpected sauces. They’ve been part of my life for decades, and when I started sharing my everyday cooking on Instagram, I didn’t imagine my dressings and sauces would be interesting to my followers. But I received so many questions on my Instagram stories asking what was happening in the background of my kitchen that I began to share my special sauces and dressings, and the name Magic Elixir was born. Speaking of Magic Elixirs, I have always saved my pan juices, because they are pretty magical on their own, but they’re also a fantastic basis for a Magic Elixir. 

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As a gal who has long loved inventing unique ways to elevate food from ordinary to extraordinary, I’ve had so much fun watching my followers enjoy my favorite recipes for dressings and sauces, especially the Marinated Red Onions that I’ve been making for 25 years. My Cashew Crema, Smoky Pepitas, and Pistachio Pesto and my creamy dressings are all super versatile, extremely popular, and beyond delicious.

summer celebration wedge salad with charred scallion dressing drizzled over
Love this dressing on my Summer Celebration Wedge Salad

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Simple & Creamy Charred Scallion Dressing (Whole30)

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  • Author: Teri Turner
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups
  • Category: Dressing
  • Method: Grill
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

This Whole30 Charred Scallion Dressing is delicious on everything! It’s perfect for weekly meal prep. From a salad to sandwiches to a dip, it can make anything and everything that much more fabulous.

Ingredients

1 large bunch green scallions, about 6 ounces

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon salt, divided

1 cup Whole30 mayo, regular, or vegan mayonnaise

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar  

1 teaspoon pressed garlic

1 teaspoon hot sauce

Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat the grill to 400°F.*

 

In a medium bowl, place the green onions. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt. Using your hands or brush, spread the olive oil to coat completely.

 

When the grill is ready, cook the green onions until charred on one side for about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes, for a total of 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Roughly chop the green onions.

 

NOTE: Watch closely because they can burn easily depending on your grill and size of green onions.

 

Add the whole30 mayo or regular mayo to a food processor. Then add the charred green onions, apple cider vinegar, pressed garlic, hot sauce and black pepper. Pulse to combine for about 30 seconds. Using a spatula, push down all the sides and continue to pulse for about 30 more seconds until combined but not pureed until smooth.   Place in the refrigerator and set aside.

Notes

*If you are not using a grill, in a pan, heat a tablespoon of oil on medium high. Add your oiled and salted green onions and sauté until charred, about 6-7 minutes.