Creamy Raw Cashew Caesar Dressing

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If you're a huge Caesar salad fan like I am, you may have had trouble finding a plant-based dressing that compared to the creamy, garlicky, dairy-based dressings everyone knows and loves. Over the past 2 years I have tweaked this to be just right. Went vegan and thought you'd never have a tasty Caesar dressing again? You will be pleasantly surprised! Oil-free, totally raw (except the capers), and packed with all the health benefits of cashews! Store in a mason jar in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup raw cashews

  • ½ cup distilled water

  • 1 medium garlic clove

  • 1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • ½ tablespoon capers with brine

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste

Directions

  1. Combine cashews, water, garlic, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, capers and brine, salt, mustard, and pepper in a cup-sized high-powered blender (such as Ninja® or Vitamix®). Blend until creamy.

Cook's Notes:

Use apple cider vinegar for white balsamic vinegar and Himalayan salt for sea salt, if preferred.

If storing in the fridge, it will become thick. Mix in a small amount of water to thin dressing before use.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

122 Calories
10g Fat
8g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 122
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 347mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 128mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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