Secret to the best Healthy Vegan Caesar Dressing in 5 mins
Craving a creamy dressing? Make this easy Healthy Vegan Caesar Dressing! It's a quick, dairy-free recipe you'll love. Discover how to make it.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes, then drained, or overnight)
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp capers
- ½ cup water (plus more as needed for desired consistency)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)
Instructions
- If your cashews are not already soft, quick-soak them by placing them in a bowl, covering with boiling water, and letting them sit for 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
- Add the soaked and drained cashews, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, capers, water, salt, and black pepper to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
- Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference. If the dressing is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
- Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. It will thicken slightly as it chills.
Notes
This dressing is best served chilled. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. For a bolder flavor, you can add 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika or a pinch of red pepper flakes. If you don't have capers, a small amount of dulse flakes can provide a similar umami/briny flavor.
