Vegan Classic Caesar Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this Vegan Classic Caesar Salad Dressing—rich, creamy, and bursting with bold, savory flavors. Made with soaked raw cashews for an ultra-smooth texture, this plant-based twist captures the essence of traditional Caesar dressing while remaining completely dairy-free. Ingredients like nutritional yeast, capers, Dijon mustard, and tamari create a zesty umami profile, balanced by a hint of maple syrup and fresh lemon juice for brightness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for tossing with crisp greens or drizzling over roasted veggies. It's a healthy, versatile, and crowd-pleasing addition to any meal! Keywords: vegan Caesar salad dressing, cashew-based dressing, dairy-free Caesar dressing, plant-based dressing recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 medium Garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon Capers, drained
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes to soften. This makes them easier to blend into a smooth, creamy texture.
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Add water, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, drained capers, soy sauce or tamari, and maple syrup to the blender.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes depending on the power of your blender.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper to your liking.
Transfer the dressing to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The dressing will thicken as it chills.
Before serving, give the dressing a good stir. It is now ready to toss with your favorite salad greens or use as a tasty vegan dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.8 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2757 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 728 mg | 15% | |
*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.
