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.
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.