Caesar Dressing
By GuidingVegan
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup raw cashews, soaked for 3-4 hours in advance and then drained
- 1 −2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 teaspoon whole chia seeds
- scant 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon kelp granules (see notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon capers
- 1 medium clove garlic, chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 −1/2 cup unsweetened, unflavored plant milk (plus extra to thin)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
Details
Adapted from forksoverknives.com
Preparation
Step 1
1. Combine the cashews, 1 tablespoon of the nutritional yeast (if using), the chia, salt, kelp granules, capers, garlic, pepper, milk, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a blender, and purée until very smooth. Add more nutritional yeast for a cheesier flavor if you like, and add extra salt, pepper and/or garlic if desired.
2. Serve tossed into romaine lettuce, along with your choice of croutons, if desired.
3. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. This oil-free dressing will thicken after refrigeration. You can thin it by stirring in 2 to 3 teaspoons of plant milk or water, if desired.
Notes:
Kelp: If you have trouble finding kelp granules, the dressing is still delicious without them!
Milk: I prefer unsweetened, unflavored almond milk or soy milk in this recipe, but you can choose another plant milk if you prefer.
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