Wow, this Caesar dressing is perfect
This Caesar dressing needs an analogy.
You know how Olympic gymnasts start with a score based on the difficulty of their routine? The tougher the task, the higher the starting score?
And assuming they execute, they’ll score higher than the field?
Okay.
This Caesar is the Simone Biles of salad dressings.
A Caesar dressing that’s dairy-free and vegan, but tastes (performs) better than the rest.
That’s this perfect Caesar dressing. The greatest in the world.
And all it took was for someone to ask for it.
Can you make a vegan Caesar without avocado?
It was a simple request.
Can you figure out a vegan Caesar dressing? Something without avocado?
Yes. Challenge accepted.
Like any artist, we found inspiration and added our signature touch.
- Whole lemon (instead of just juice).
- Less ingredients.
- Perfect batch size for a Vitamix.
This, my friends, is an instant classic.
A vegan Vitamix recipe that’s easy, healthy and quick.
Better than the real thing
Often vegan versions of recipes are nothing compared to “the real thing.” They’re only better than nothing.
This Caesar dressing is not one of those. It’s better than the real thing.
Perfect texture, consistency, and taste.
I can’t say enough about it. So, so good.
Go make this perfect (vegan) Caesar dressing today.
Recipe
Perfect (vegan) Caesar dressing
Perfect Caesar dressing that nobody would ever know is vegan.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Cashews, Dijon Mustard, Garlic, Lemon, Soy Sauce,Ingredients:
- cashews - 1 cup, raw
- water - 1/2 cup
- oil of choice (skip if WFPB) - 4 Tbsp
- lemon - 1/4 of a whole, peeled
- dijon mustard - 1 Tbsp
- garlic cloves - 2, peeled
- soy sauce - 1 tsp
- apple cider vinegar - 1 tsp
- capers - 2 tsp
- salt & pepper - 1/2 tsp, each, (more or less to taste)
Instructions:
TOOLS:
We used our Vitamix Pro 750, but any blender or food processor should work fine.
PREP:
If you don’t have a high-powered blender, soak your cashews overnight.
BLEND:
- Add ingredients.
- Process on high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add to fresh romaine lettuce.
- Enjoy!
Useful tips for Perfect (vegan) Caesar dressing
We found these dairy-free, gluten-free croutons. Surprisingly good, especially when dipped in the dressing.
The dressing should look like this up close.
If you want to make it oil-free, aquafaba (liquid from chickpeas) is a good substitute.
I used 4 small cloves of garlic as my heads seem smaller this time of year. Also subbed EVOO for grape seed oil, 2 limes for lemons as that is usually what I have on hand and Braggs Amino Acid for soy, earthier flavor. Used 1/4C water vs 1/2 and added a healthy TB of nutritional yeast.
Fantastic keeper of a dressing that will be in rotation, delicious!
That’s how you can tell you know what you’re doing! Love the substitutions that make sense 🙂
This is better than any Caesar dressing I’ve ever had. I used avocado oil and followed the recipe exactly – it’s a keeper, definitely makes a salad comfort food. Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed! This one is on a weekly dinner rotation at our house.
Another winner! Just added a bit more ACV and some juice from the capers and WOW! Tastes even better the next day. Going to divide half and try it with horseradish for a sandwich spread.
Ooo, love that idea!
Tastes nothing like Caesar. Very bland. Tastes like cashew cream. Had to add more lemon (2+ lemons, juiced) more garlic, more pepper, more ACV, more capers. Even added two anchovy filets. Still not happy with it.
Sounds like you like your dressing flavorful! I also add extra capers when I’m not feeding this to company or my children.
Is T for tbsp and t for tsp?
Capital T is Tablespoon
small t is for teaspoon
An easy way to remember them is Capital T is larger therefore represents the larger of the two measurements and
T for Tablespoon
t for teaspoon???
Yes
My new favorite salas dressing. Thanks
Here’s another wrench to throw into the substitution mix. We are plant based whole food, which means no oil, added salt or sugar (no sos). So can this be made without the oil? The salt is no problem to omit. I can almost taste it and want to make it.
Hi Lu, thanks for this. Maybe consider using avocado instead of the oil, and let us know how it goes? 🙂
Just posted a video tutorial of how to make this glorious Caesar. Watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd5pwoRADHc
Does it have to be grape seed oil? I have avacado, safflower, olive and canola. Think any of those would be a good substitute?
Hi! Yes! Any flavorless oils work great 👍
Sounds and looks great. I wonder if a little nutritional yeast would enhance the flavor even more.
Probably!
Sounds yummy! How long would you think this would keep in the fridge, in an airtight container?
Sounds yummy? It IS yummy. 🙂
Will last up to two weeks in the fridge. The darker the container, the better.