Vegan Caesar Dressing

This Vegan Caesar Dressing is bold and flavorful and so easy to make. You can toss it with your salads, or try it with other dishes and add a note of creamy, zesty flavor that's just delicious.

This Vegan Caesar Dressing is just bursting with flavor and will make your salads taste absolutely amazing. With the unique saltwater taste of the capers and the zesty brightness of the lemon juice and Dijon mustard, this dressing packs a lot in. I love how easy it is to make and how delicious it is on all my salads. The bold flavors are just what you'd expect from an excellent Caesar dressing.

This dressing is also great if you plan to enjoy it on salads and other dishes throughout the week. The recipe makes more than you may need, or you can just double the batch, and then store it for easy access. This Caesar dressing is a great flavor boost for salads, wraps, veggies, and so much more. Let's talk about the tasty ingredients that make it so good.

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What you'll need

• Vegan Mayo. You can make it yourself (it's very easy and tasty!) or choose store-bought.
• Mustard. I use Dijon, but other kinds can be used as well.
• Capers. These add a special flavor, so don't skip them, please.
• Lemon Juice. Adds some citrusy tang.
• Nutritional Yeast. For a nutty, savory flavor.
• Garlic. The flavor booster.
• Salt & Pepper. To taste.

How to make it

1. Place the mayo, mustard, capers, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic, salt, and black pepper into a small blender, smoothie cup, or food processor. Then blend everything until smooth.

Tips for the best Vegan Caesar Dressing

• Season to taste. If you are sensitive to salt, add it sparingly as the capers and nutritional yeast both add a salty flavor to the dressing.
• Add some sweet. Some people enjoy a sweeter flavor in their Caesar dressing, so optionally you can drizzle a little pure maple syrup in to lighten the salty, briny flavors.
• Get the right consistency. If you prefer your dressing a little thicker, add a little more mayonnaise. You can thin it out, if that's your preference, with a small amount of hot water.

Variations to this recipe

• Make it spicier. For more heat, try adding a sprinkle of cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or a splash of hot sauce.
• Substitute another mustard. I prefer Dijon in this Caesar dressing, but you could use any kind, including yellow, spicy brown, or stone ground.
• Add some sweetness. You can try pure maple syrup, brown rice syrup, or any liquid sweetener you like. Add a little at a time, to taste.
• Add some protein. For a creamy, thicker dressing, you can add some hummus to the dressing. This can also add a bit of flavor as the tahini and garlic go nicely with the other dressing ingredients.

What to Serve this with

This Vegan Caesar Dressing is delicious on salads. You can stick to traditional Caesar salads, or toss it with some spinach, kale, or arugula. It would also be great on various vegetables, such as Crunchy Cauliflower Bites and roasted vegetables, or as a dip for these Simple Vegetable Skewers. Add it into Black Bean Tacos, Easy Hummus Wraps, or with Garlic Smashed Potatoes. Its exciting flavors will level up any dish you add it to.

How to Store this dressing

If you have leftover Vegan Caesar Dressing or made a double batch to use throughout the week, just place it in an airtight container or salad dressing bottle and refrigerate. It will last for 5-7 days.

I hope you enjoy this zesty and boldly flavored dressing as much as I do. You can use it with your family or share it with friends. It's so delicious, they won't even be able to tell it's vegan. Homemade dressing is quick and easy and you'll love the way the flavors really come to life when you make your own. This is the perfect recipe to keep your refreshing summer meals tasting amazing!

More tasty recipes to try:

• Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
• Mexican Quinoa Salad
• Tomato and Onion Salad
• Refreshing Chickpea Salad