Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing (Creamy, Garlicky & 5 Minutes!)
This ultra-creamy Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing tastes shockingly close to the classic Caesar, but it’s totally dairy-free, egg-free, and oil-free. Made with simple pantry ingredients and blended cashews, this silky dressing comes together in minutes and is perfect for salads, wraps, bowls, or dipping veggies.
Servings: 20 (makes about 2 ½ cups)
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup water (or as needed)
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 teaspoons capers
- 1 large clove garlic
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Softening the cashews (optional): Softening the cashews helps them blend into a smooth and creamy dressing. If you have a high-powered blender you can skip this step, but if not, softening is recommended. To soften, add the cashews to a small pot, cover with water, and boil for about 10 minutes until very tender. Alternatively, cover the cashews with cold water and soak overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
- Blend the dressing: Add the cashews, water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, Dijon, capers, and garlic to your blender and blend until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Adjust the texture: Don’t worry if the dressing seems thin at first. It thickens as it chills. Use less water for a thicker dressing, or add a splash more for a classic pourable Caesar consistency.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. The dressing continues to thicken as it cools, and the flavor melds beautifully by day two.
Cashew substitutes: Use blanched almonds, macadamia nuts, or raw sunflower seeds. Boil any of these options for 10–15 minutes to soften. They won’t blend quite as silky, but they’re still delicious.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (2 tablespoons) | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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