Vegan Caesar Dressing Recipe | nut-free + dairy-free salad dressing

cashews

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Silken tofu provides creaminess with fewer calories.

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese alternative

Parmesan alternative adds similar umami flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and neutral in flavor.

Start with 1/3 cup of tahini.

Add 1 to 2 cloves of garlic made into a paste.

Add minced capers with their brine.

Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon.

Add a splash of apple cider vinegar.

Incorporate vegan Worcestershire sauce.

Add Dijon mustard and nutritional yeast.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Mix everything together before adding water to avoid splashing.

Add about 1/4 cup of water, starting with a smaller amount and adjusting to desired consistency.

Note that the dressing will thicken in the fridge, so adjust accordingly if serving immediately.

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