Vegan Caesar Dressing
This 5-minute vegan Caesar dressing is just as good as the classic kind! Cashews make it creamy, and capers add delicious tangy, briny flavor.
Ingredients · Servings 4
- 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
Method · 5 min
- In a high-speed blender, place the cashews, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, capers, water, and several grinds of pepper.
- Blend until smooth and season to taste.
You don’t need raw eggs, anchovies, or even Parmesan cheese to make a great Caesar dressing, and this vegan Caesar dressing recipe is here to prove it! I love this recipe because it delivers all the creamy, tangy, briny qualities you crave in a classic Caesar dressing, but it’s super simple to make at home. Grab the short list of ingredients and toss them in a blender, and this delicious dressing will be ready in under 5 minutes.
Vegan Caesar Dressing Recipe Ingredients
To make this vegan Caesar dressing recipe, you’ll need these simple ingredients:
- Raw cashews – They create the dressing’s rich and creamy base. In fact, they supply enough richness that there’s no need for olive oil here. This vegan Caesar dressing is totally oil-free!
- Fresh garlic – It adds sharp, savory flavor.
- Lemon juice – For brightness.
- Dijon mustard – As a signature ingredient in classic Caesar dressing, the Dijon adds necessary tang to this recipe.
- Capers – They supply the briny flavor that anchovies would give to a traditional Caesar dressing.
- Water – It helps the cashews blend into a smooth and creamy sauce.
- And fresh black pepper – For kick.
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
