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Creamy Vegan Caesar Dressing

A rich, dairy-free Caesar dressing made with plant-based ingredients like cashews, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Perfect for salads, dips, and more!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dressing, Sauce, Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

1/2 cup Raw cashews Soaked for 4 hours or boiled for 10 minutes

1/4 cup Plant-based milk Almond, soy, or oat milk

2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed

1 tbsp Dijon mustard Adds tanginess

1 tbsp Capers Optional, for extra flavor

1 clove Garlic Adjust to taste

1 tbsp Nutritional yeast Adds a cheesy flavor

1/2 tsp Sea salt Adjust to taste

1/4 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground

2 tbsp Olive oil Optional, for extra creaminess

Instructions
 

  • Soak Cashews: Soak raw cashews in water for 4 hours or boil them for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse.
  • Blend Ingredients: Add soaked cashews, plant-based milk, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, capers, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
    A high-speed blender mixing soaked cashews, plant-based milk, lemon juice, and other ingredients to create creamy vegan Caesar dressing, set on a marble countertop.
  • Adjust Consistency: If the dressing is too thick, add a splash more plant-based milk. Blend again until smooth.
    A hand pouring plant-based milk into a blender to adjust the thickness of vegan Caesar dressing, set on a wooden table with natural light.
  • Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning. Add more garlic, lemon juice, or salt as needed.
  • Rest: Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
    A glass jar of vegan Caesar dressing resting in a refrigerator, labeled 'Rest for 30 Minutes,' next to fresh vegetables, highlighting the importance of chilling for flavor melding
  • Serve: Drizzle over salads, use as a dip, or as a sauce for roasted vegetables. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir well before using if separation occurs.
  • Variations: Add roasted garlic, fresh herbs like dill or parsley, or a dash of smoked paprika for extra flavor.
  • Nut-Free Option: Replace cashews with sunflower seeds or tahini for a nut-free version.
Keyword healthy salad dressing, Vegan Caesar dressing, Vegan Caesar dressing, plant-based dressing, dairy-free Caesar dressing, healthy salad dressing
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