Vegan Caesar Dressing
Discover the magic of Vegan Caesar Dressing: rich, savory, and perfect for salads, bowls, and dips without dairy or oil.
Servings: 4
Calories: 110kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews
- ¼ sheet nori seaweed or 1 tsp seaweed flakes
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup water
- ¼ tsp Salt start with ¼ tsp and adjust
Instructions
- Boil the raw cashews in water for 5 minutes to soften them. This helps create an ultra-creamy texture, especially if you're not using a high-speed blender.
- Add all ingredients: cashews, nori, garlic, nutritional yeast, coconut aminos, mustard, lemon juice, pepper, salt, and water into a blender.
- Blend on high for 30–60 seconds, or until creamy and fully combined. Scrape down the sides if needed.
- Add more lemon, salt, or water depending on your taste and desired consistency.
- Store in a sealed glass jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir before each use.
Notes
- Boiling the cashews for 5 minutes softens them quickly and makes the dressing extra creamy. There's no need to soak overnight or for long periods.
- This dressing thickens as it chills. If it becomes too thick after refrigeration, simply stir in a splash of water to loosen it to your liking.
- Nori seaweed gives the dressing that classic Caesar briny flavor without using anchovies. Either a small sheet or flakes will work.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir well before each use.
- Versatile and flavorful: use it on salads, as a dip, in wraps, or drizzled over roasted veggies and grain bowls.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
