Dairy-Free Caesar Dressing
Elevate your salads with this irresistibly creamy Dairy-Free Caesar Dressing! Made with wholesome ingredients like cashews, olive oil, and nutritional yeast, this plant-based twist on the classic Caesar is rich, tangy, and completely free of dairy. Brightened with fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard, and enhanced with the savory depth of garlic and capers, this dressing delivers all the bold flavors you crave while remaining vegan and gluten-free. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus soaking time), this versatile dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, using as a dip, or even spreading on sandwiches. Whether you're following a dairy-free diet or just looking for a healthier alternative, this recipe is a must-try for your next meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup
Instructions
Place the cashews into a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes, then drain them thoroughly.
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, water, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, capers, garlic clove, nutritional yeast, sea salt, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup.
Blend the mixture on high speed until it is completely smooth and creamy. This may take a couple of minutes, so be patient.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Transfer the caesar dressing into a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the Dairy-Free Caesar Dressing as a delicious topping for salads, as a dip, or as a spread on sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.5 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1637 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1100 mg | 23% | |
*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.
