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Ultimate Vegetarian Caesar Dressing


  • Author: emilyharper
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A creamy, vegetarian twist on classic Caesar dressing that enhances salads, sandwiches, and more.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup plant-based mayo
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Gather Your Ingredients: Assemble all the ingredients on your countertop for easy access.
  2. Blend the Base: In a blender, add mustard, garlic, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
  3. Add in the Nutritional Yeast: Toss in nutritional yeast and mayo, blend until creamy.
  4. Emulsify with Olive Oil: Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending to form an emulsion.
  5. Season to Perfection: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjust as needed.
  6. Chill: Transfer to an airtight container and chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Customize the dressing with herbs or spices to suit your taste. Adjust thickness with olive oil or water if necessary.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: vegetarian caesar dressing, creamy dressing, salad dressing, plant-based dressing