Vegan Caesar Dressing

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Indulge in the creamy flavors and texture of this easy-prep Vegan Caesar dressing – perfect for salads, sandwiches, wraps, or as a dipping sauce! This versatile dressing is a great kitchen staple, made with wholesome, plant-based ingredients.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Soaking Time8

Total Time8 10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Jenné Claiborne

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds soaked overnight and drained
1 large garlic clove
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tbsp capers drained and rinsed
4 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed if possible
1 tbsp tamari sauce or low-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Place the soaked sunflower seeds, garlic, nutritional yeast, capers, vegan Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, tamari sauce, mustard, pepper, and 1/4 cup of water in a blender or food processor.
Blend the mixture until creamy. Remove the plug or cap from the blender lid or the spout from the food processor and slowly pour in the oil while the blender runs. Blend until smooth.

Notes

Click here to make a Vegan Caesar Salad.

Storage Directions

Prepared dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Before using, shake the dairy-free Caesar dressing or stir it well to recombine any separated ingredients. This homemade dressing does not freeze well.

Recipe Pro-Tips

Soak sunflower seeds overnight. Allow the raw sunflower seeds to soak in water overnight. This softens them and makes them easier to blend into a smooth, creamy dressing. Use a quick-soak method if you’re short on time by soaking in hot water for 1-2 hours.
Thoroughly rinse capers. Be sure to rinse the capers under cold water to remove excess saltiness. This ensures they don’t overpower the taste of the dressing.
Slowly add olive oil. While blending the dressing, pour the oil in slowly through the top spout of the lid. This helps emulsify the oil with the other ingredients, resulting in a smoother, creamier dressing.
Adjust to taste. Taste the vegan Caesar salad dressing recipe before serving and adjust seasonings as needed. You may need more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your taste.
Customize dressing consistency. If the dressing is too thick, add a little more water or lemon juice to think it out. If it’s too thin, add a few more soaked sunflower seeds and blend again.

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