Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this luscious and creamy Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing—a dairy-free twist on a classic favorite! This plant-based recipe blends soaked raw cashews with zesty lemon juice, savory nutritional yeast, and a hint of umami from capers and tamari, creating an indulgent, tangy dressing that's packed with flavor. Sweetened lightly with maple syrup and infused with minced garlic, every spoonful delivers a perfect balance of richness and brightness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy homemade dressing pairs beautifully with crisp greens, makes a delightful dip for veggies, or doubles as a spread for sandwiches. Plus, it’s entirely vegan, gluten-free, and made from wholesome ingredients, proving that healthy can be decadently satisfying. Say goodbye to store-bought dressings and hello to your new go-to recipe for creamy indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 1 clove Garlic clove (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons Tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a heatproof bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them sit for 10 minutes to soften. Alternatively, soak them in room-temperature water for 4-6 hours for a creamier texture.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then add them to a blender or food processor.
Add water, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, capers, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, tamari (or soy sauce), maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as desired. You can add more lemon juice for tanginess, tamari for saltiness, or maple syrup for sweetness.
If the dressing is too thick, blend in a small amount of water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Transfer the finished dressing to a clean jar or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Use the dressing on your favorite salads, as a dip, or even as a spread for sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1593 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 424 mg | 9% | |
*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.
