Dairy-Free Caesar Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this creamy and flavorful Dairy-Free Caesar Dressing—perfect for vegans, those with dairy sensitivities, or anyone looking to lighten up a classic favorite. Made from a nourishing base of soaked cashews and enriched with bold staples like nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, and capers, this plant-based dressing delivers all the tangy, savory notes you love without a single drop of dairy. The addition of apple cider vinegar and maple syrup creates a perfectly balanced flavor profile, while olive oil ensures a luxuriously smooth texture. Ready in just 10 minutes of hands-on prep time, this versatile dressing is perfect not only as a salad topper but also as a dip or sandwich spread. Whip it up today for a guilt-free indulgence that’s both wholesome and irresistibly delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup
Directions
Step 1
Place the cashews into a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes, then drain them thoroughly.
Step 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, water, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, capers, garlic clove, nutritional yeast, sea salt, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup.
Step 3
Blend the mixture on high speed until it is completely smooth and creamy. This may take a couple of minutes, so be patient.
Step 4
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Step 5
Transfer the caesar dressing into a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Step 6
Serve the Dairy-Free Caesar Dressing as a delicious topping for salads, as a dip, or as a spread on sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (395.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1364.7 |
| Total Fat 118.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 15.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1637.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 56.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.8g | |
| Protein 29.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 80.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1099.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories