Caesar Salad Dressing Vegan
Elevate your salad game with this creamy, tangy, and completely plant-based Caesar Salad Dressing! Made with nutrient-rich raw cashews, zesty lemon juice, briny capers, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this vegan dressing delivers all the bold and savory flavors you love—without the dairy. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy note, while a touch of garlic rounds out the taste for a perfect umami balance. In just 10 minutes and with no cooking required, you can whip up this luscious dressing that’s not only rich and velvety but also healthy. Perfect for drizzling over crisp romaine lettuce or pairing with roasted veggies, this versatile sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Bonus: It’s easy to store and stays fresh for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Whether you’re plant-based or simply looking for a lighter way to enjoy classic Caesar flavor, this easy vegan recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.75 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 1 teaspoon Capers brine (from the jar)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for at least 10 minutes to soften.
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender or food processor.
Add water, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, capers, capers brine, minced garlic, salt, and ground black pepper to the blender.
Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This may take 1-2 minutes depending on the power of your blender.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary (add more lemon juice for tanginess, salt for savory flavor, or water to thin it out).
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.4 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1779 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1112 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
