Description
This vegan Caesar dressing is a creamy, tangy, and easy-to-make dairy-free alternative to traditional Caesar dressings. Made with raw cashews, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and capers, it's perfect for enhancing classic Caesar salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls.
Ingredients
Vegan Caesar Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons capers, drained
- ½ cup water
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather the raw cashews, garlic clove, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, drained capers, water, and freshly ground black pepper needed for the dressing.
- Combine in Blender: Place the cashews, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, capers, water, and several grinds of black pepper into a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and evenly combined.
- Season to Taste: Taste the dressing and add additional freshly ground black pepper or lemon juice if desired to balance the flavors.
- Serve or Store: Use immediately on salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
- Soaking cashews overnight can help achieve a creamier texture but is not required if using a high-speed blender.
- Adjust water quantity to reach desired thickness; less water for thicker dressing, more for thinner consistency.
- This dressing is naturally free from dairy, gluten, and eggs, making it suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.
- Use freshly ground pepper to maximize flavor.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan