Whole30 Classic Caesar Salad Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Whole30 Classic Caesar Salad Dressing—rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavors. Perfectly suited for a healthier lifestyle, this dairy-free and paleo-friendly recipe swaps traditional ingredients for wholesome options like soaked cashews, extra virgin olive oil, and coconut aminos, while anchovy filets and Dijon mustard deliver that iconic Caesar zing. With just 10 minutes of prep, a high-speed blender, and simple pantry staples, you’ll create a silky, restaurant-quality dressing that’s free from gluten, added sugars, and artificial additives. Drizzle it over crisp romaine or your favorite greens, and enjoy a guilt-free Caesar salad that doesn't compromise on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 pieces Anchovy filets
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Coconut aminos
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Soak 0.5 cup of raw cashews in a bowl of warm water for about 15 to 30 minutes to soften them. This will help achieve a creamy texture when blended.
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Add 0.75 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 0.25 cup of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 2 anchovy filets, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of coconut aminos, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 cup of water to the blender or food processor.
Blend all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes, depending on your equipment.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed. You may add more salt or lemon juice depending on your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Shake well before drizzling over your favorite salad greens. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1907 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.8 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.4 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 3386 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 540 mg | 11% | |
*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.
