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a white bowl with vegan caesar dressing on a wood table with a lemon and bowl of salt

Vegan Caesar Dressing

Kristina Todini, RDN
Vegan Caesar Dressing, a plant-based take on traditional caesar salad dressing using capers and tahini in place of anchovies and egg yolks. Super easy and bursting with flavor!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Sauces, Dressings + Dips
Cuisine Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings 8 servings
Calories 96 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 high powered blender or handheld blender

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 teaspoon white miso paste
  • 2 teaspoons capers
  • 2 teaspoons caper brine
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add ingredients to blender: Add 3 tablespoons tahini, 1 teaspoon white miso paste, 2 teaspoons capers, 2 teaspoons caper brine, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, and 1 pinch salt and pepper to a high powered blender or handheld blender.
  • Blend until smooth: Blend until smooth, about 30-60 seconds. Taste the dressing and add more salt, pepper, or other ingredients like capers or lemon for flavor.
  • Use or store: Pour vegan caesar dressing into a small container to store. Use on salads, as a sauce for wraps, or even as a base for a vegan white sauce pizza.

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Notes

Prep ahead: Make this dressing up to 4-5 days ahead of serving.
Leftovers and storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. To freeze, store in an airtight container for up to one month and remove to the refrigerator for 24 hours to thaw, then stir well before freezing.
Nutrition notes: Nutrition information is an estimate and includes all ingredients listed. This recipe is vegan and gluten free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 64mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg
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