Description
This creamy Caesar Salad Dressing recipe blends plant-based ingredients with fresh, zesty flavors to create a smooth and tangy dressing perfect for Caesar salads, dips, or sauces. Easy to make and customizable, it provides a vibrant, savory punch that enhances any salad or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Acidity and Depth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Flavor Boosters
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- 2 tablespoons grated plant-based Parmesan cheese (plant-based)
Seasoning and Texture
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prep the base: Start by combining the plant-based mayonnaise and olive oil in a medium bowl. Whisk them together gently to create a smooth, creamy foundation for your dressing.
- Add acidity and depth: Mix in the fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). These ingredients add that signature tang and complexity characteristic of Caesar salad dressing.
- Enhance with flavor boosters: Stir in the minced garlic, capers, Dijon mustard (natural), and grated plant-based Parmesan cheese (plant-based). Each ingredient adds savory, tangy, and cheesy notes to bring the dressing to life.
- Season and texture: Lightly sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and the natural gelling agent into the mixture. Whisk well to integrate all components evenly and achieve the perfect consistency that clings beautifully to your salad leaves.
- Taste and adjust: Give your dressing a quick taste test. Adjust the seasoning with a little more lemon juice or black pepper as desired. This final step ensures your Caesar Salad Dressing hits just the right balance of flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and garlic to maximize brightness and aroma.
- Whisk steadily and slowly to emulsify the oil and liquids, creating a creamy texture.
- Allow the dressing to chill for 15 minutes before serving for harmonized flavors.
- Adjust thickness by adding more natural gelling agent for a thicker dressing or more lemon juice for a thinner consistency.
- Store dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator; stir before each use to recombine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Caesar Salad Dressing, Plant-Based Dressing, Vegan Caesar Dressing, Creamy Salad Dressing, Dairy-Free Caesar
