Cashew Caesar Dressing

This creamy cashew Caesar dressing is savory, tangy, and packed with flavor from capers, Dijon mustard, lemon, nutritional yeast, and garlic. It's a dairy-free sauce for salads, wraps, and bowls.

Author Sarah Cobacho (plantbaes.com)

PREP TIME5

COOK TIME0

Soaking Time30

TOTAL TIME35

Servings 2 servings

Course Dressing, Sauce

Cuisine American-Inspired

Keyword cashew Caesar dressing, cashews, dairy-free Caesar, garlic, healthy Caesar dressing, lemon, nutritional yeast, vegan Caesar dressing

Ingredients

¼ cup raw cashews
2 tsp baby capers
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic peeled
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce see notes
⅓ cup water

Instructions

Soak the cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a small high-speed blender, add the cashews, capers, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Blend on high speed until the mixture is perfectly smooth and creamy.
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve for up to 5 days. It will thicken the longer it is in the fridge; you can add 1 teaspoon of water at a time and stir if you wish for a thinner consistency.

Notes

Cashews: For a smoother sauce, consider soaking the cashews. If you have a high-speed blender like a Vitamix, you can skip this step.

Worcestershire Sauce: Although the original Worcestershire sauce is not vegan, many home-brand versions are vegan, so it's important to read the label when purchasing. If you need a substitute in a pinch, mix 2/3 tamari with 1/3 maple syrup or another sweetener of your choice.

Nutritional Information - Per Serving