Description
This Caesar Salad Dressing brings a creamy, tangy, and plant-based twist to the classic favorite. Made with smooth plant-based mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and a savory blend of natural seasonings, it delivers rich flavor and velvety texture that perfectly enhances salads, sandwiches, and dips. Easy to prepare in under 10 minutes, it is customizable and versatile, making it a delicious addition to your plant-based kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Core Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons plant-based parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients measured out and ready to blend, ensuring the garlic is peeled and the lemon juice is freshly squeezed for optimum freshness.
- Blend Base Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine plant-based mayonnaise, garlic cloves, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar (natural), Dijon mustard (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Blend until smooth and homogenous.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Mix in the plant-based parmesan cheese, black pepper, salt, and natural gelling agent. Blend again briefly to fully incorporate and reach a creamy texture.
- Taste and Adjust: Give the dressing a taste, then adjust acidity by adding more lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (natural) if desired. Tweak salt and pepper to your perfect balance.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the dressing to a container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and thicken beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- Blend thoroughly until smooth and lump-free for best texture.
- Chill dressing before serving to enhance flavor depth and consistency.
- Add natural gelling agent gradually to avoid clumping.
- Stir or shake dressing before use as natural settling can occur.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Caesar salad dressing, plant-based dressing, vegan Caesar, creamy salad dressing, tangy sauce, dairy-free dressing
