Cashew Caesar Dressing
Cashew caesar dressing is easy to make, creamy, and thick with simple pantry ingredients. It's egg-free, oil-free, and dairy-free, making it a flavorful and healthy option. Whip it up in just 5 minutes and enjoy it on salads, sandwiches, or as a dip.
Servings 4
Calories 113kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp capers
- 2 medium lemons, juiced about 2 tablespoons
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1-2 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Soak the cashews. I recommend pouring boiling water over the cashews and letting them soak for 5 minutes.
- While the cashews are soaking, measure out the rest of the ingredients into a high speed blender.
- After 5 minutes, drain the cashews, add them to the blender with the rest of the ingredients and blend on high 1-2 minutes until thick and creamy.
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Notes
Top tips
- Soak the cashews at least 5 minutes. This helps to soften the cashews so they blend into a creamy dressing in the blender. If you have an older blender or it’s not that strong, you may want to soak the cashews longer (10-20 minutes).
- The dressing will thicken as it cools. This makes it perfect for meal prep! You may want to add a tablespoon or two of water to the dressing as it thickens.
- Don’t skip the capers. Capers really help to create the traditional caesar salad dressing flavor (they bring the same salty, briny flavor as anchovies).
- Hoping for a cheesy flavor? Add some nutritional yeast (1-2 tablespoons) or parmesan cheese (regular or vegan) to the dressing.
- Want to take this recipe to the next level? Add some roasted garlic cloves. The roasted garlic will give the dressing a deep, rich flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
