Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing

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To make a vegan Caesar dressing, we have to look at the individual ingredients, asking what flavor or texture is it bringing. The next step is finding ingredients that reproduce the same flavor and texture. 

Caesar Salad has been a go-to salad for many of us. Over the last eight years, I have been working on my Caesar dressing. It has continued to develop, and grow in flavor and texture to the point that I am the happiest I have been with it. It is hitting all of the marks. Rich and creamy in texture, boldly garlic forward and lemon flavor with extra virgin olive oil notes add to the briny kelp.
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  • Silken tofu has turned into my go-to protein when making dressings. It purees very smoothly, it emulsifies perfectly, and when it cools in the refrigerator the consistency is thick and creamy. 
  • Black Vinegar is an ingredient that you need to have in your pantry. It is one of the most dynamic vinegar ever. The flavor reminds me of Worcestershire sauce, it is not as thick. Black vinegar has a nice round flavor that’s rich and has a slight sweetness to it. 
  • Celery seeds are for sure a new ingredient to my Caesar dressing. Celery seeds have a savory flavor and saltiness that helps to lift the other flavors in the dressing. The celery seed also has a little bitterness which adds another layer of balance to the dressing.
  • Kelp granules are a key ingredient in the vegan Caesar dressing. The kelp granules bring the brine and sea to the recipe with a healthy amount of umami.

How To Make Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing

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All of the ingredients for making Vegan Caesar Dressing.
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Infusing the kelp and celery seeds into olive oil brings bright sea flavors to the dressing.
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Next, combine to blend until smooth.
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Once the base is smooth, add lemon, salt, and nutritional yeast.
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Vegan Caesar Salad dressing is bold and satisfying!

Chefs Tips

  • We always recommend cooking raw cashews for 3-4 minutes in boiling water. Raw tree nuts can have pathogens and it’s always best to err on the safe side.
  • Infusing the oil with kelp granules and celery seed is a key component of this dressing so don’t skip this step!
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Vegan Caesar Dressing

Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caesar Salad, Vegan Dressing
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 ounces
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Those Vegan Chefs
To make a vegan Caesar dressing, we have to look at the individual ingredients, asking what flavor or texture is it bringing. The next step is finding ingredients that reproduce the same flavor and texture. Rich and creamy, bold garlic and lemon flavor with extra virgin olive oil flavored with briny kelp.
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Ingredients

Instructions

How to make Vegan Caesar Dressing

  • Cook the cashews in boiling water for 3 minutes.
  • Allow the cashews to soak in the cooking water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse the cashews. Set aside.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat, and add the extra virgin olive oil. Add the kelp granules and the celery seeds. Allow the kelp granules and the celery seeds to steep for 5 minutes.
  • Place the cashews, tofu, Dijon mustard, black vinegar, and soy sauce in a high-speed blender.
  • Puree until the mixture is very smooth.
  • Add the kelp oil to the blender, and puree until fully emulsified.
  • Add the national yeast and lemon juice. Adjust the salt levels.
  • Place in the refrigerator.

Notes

Nutritional values are an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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