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    Vegan Caesar Dressing (5 Minutes)

    Published: Aug 30, 2018 Updated: Nov 4, 2021 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Caesar Dressing

    Creamy vegan caesar dressing that is ready in 5 minutes! Super simple, cheesy, garlicky and perfect as a dressing or dip. 

    Vegan caesar dressing in a white bowl with a spoon, surrounded by croutons and romaine lettuce.

    I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to describe this vegan caesar dressing, because one of the words that comes to mind doesn’t sound super appealing, yet this dressing is totally delicious!

    But really, when you want to be accurate about how it tastes, words like ‘cheesy’, ‘garlicky’ and ‘fishy’ come to mind.

    I mean okay ‘cheesy’ and ‘garlicky’ are all well and good but I’m thinking ‘fishy’ isn’t the best word to use to describe something vegan! But it’s ‘fishy’ in the way seaweed is fishy, there’s nothing actually fishy in here but the taste is there. In a good way!

    Traditionally a caesar dressing uses anchovies and parmesan, and garlic of course to create those flavors. We went with nutritional yeast, some capers and crushed garlic! And it worked like a charm.

    This vegan caesar dressing is so delicious, you’ll want to put it on everything, not just your vegan caesar salad (though you definitely want to put it on that).

    Vegan caesar dressing in a white bowl with a spoon.

    How To Make Vegan Caesar Dressing

    You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

    Making it is a breeze, it’s just a case of throwing the ingredients into a jug and blending it up with an immersion blender. Or alternatively, throw it all into the jug of your regular blender and blend it up like that.

    You do need to blend (as opposed to just whisking everything together) because of those capers. Blending is the easiest way to get those capers nicely mixed in.

    Process photos showing the making of a vegan caesar dressing.

    Vegan mayonnaise creates the base of this recipe and to that you add dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, crushed garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, olive oil, white vinegar and capers!

    The result is sensational! It will jazz up any salad to the max and also would make a great dip for chips!

    Vegan caesar dressing in a white bowl with a spoon.

    Storing Tips

    Keep leftovers stored in the fridge where it will stay good for up to 5 days.

    It’s not ideal for freezing.

    Vegan caesar dressing in a white bowl with a spoon.

    More Vegan Salad Dressings

    1. Tahini Salad Dressing
    2. Vegan Ranch Dressing
    3. Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
    4. Cashew Dressing
    5. Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing
    6. Vegan Thousand Island Dressing

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Vegan caesar dressing in a white bowl with a spoon.

    Vegan Caesar Dressing (5 Minutes)

    Creamy vegan caesar dressing that is ready in 5 minutes! Super simple, cheesy, garlicky and perfect as a dressing or dip.
    4.98 from 94 votes
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    Course: Dip, Dressing, Gluten-Free, Savory
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 104kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
    • 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
    • ½ cup Vegan Mayonnaise
    • 1 tsp Crushed Garlic
    • 2 tsp Capers
    • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
    • 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce*
    • 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
    • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Extra Virgin
    • ¼ tsp Distilled White Vinegar
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    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a measuring jug and blend up with an immersion blender.
    • Alternatively add all ingredients to blender jug and blend until smooth.
    • Serve as a dressing for a vegan caesar salad or any salad, or as a dip.

    Video

    Notes

    1. Use a gluten-free soy sauce or switch for tamari if you want this dressing to be gluten-free.
    2. This is delicious served with our vegan caesar salad. But it’s also great as a dressing for any salad, or served as a dip. 
    3. Keep leftovers stored in the fridge where it will stay good for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2Tbsp | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 9.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 225mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2.5g
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    Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan. I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Jen says

      August 10, 2022 at 11:23 pm

      I’m obsessed with this dressing- I eat it several times a week on a kale salad. It is SO good!!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        August 11, 2022 at 10:06 am

        Yay! Thanks so much Jen!

        Reply
    2. Kara says

      July 19, 2022 at 2:30 am

      OMG! The best! This was fantastic for chick’n Caesar salad wraps. I had to make a couple subs (garlic powder instead of crushed and dulse flakes instead of capers) and I omitted the oil. Still phenomenal. The flavors were perfect. Thank you!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        July 19, 2022 at 10:50 am

        Awesome Kara! Thanks so much for the great review.

        Reply
    3. Fiona says

      July 12, 2022 at 7:24 pm

      Oh wow! This is so delicious and super easy to make – went down very well with vegans and non vegans alike – got the latter thinking….Ever hopeful5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        July 13, 2022 at 11:04 am

        Wonderful! Thanks so much Fiona!

        Reply
    4. Jam says

      June 28, 2022 at 2:57 am

      My family couldn’t tell it didn’t have real parmesan cheese!!! This saves so much money! I had to add brown sugar no maple syrup on hand. Used fresh juicy lemon and rind instead of vinegar. I just whisked instead of blending. Squashed capers in garlic press then mashed in mixture. So delicious.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        June 28, 2022 at 12:48 pm

        Awesome, so happy you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kate says

      June 27, 2022 at 1:02 pm

      Delicious creamy, tangy dressing.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        June 27, 2022 at 2:00 pm

        So happy you enjoyed it! Thanks Kate!

        Reply
    6. Mary says

      June 07, 2022 at 10:11 am

      So easy to make and was incredibly delicious! Definitely my new go to salad dressing..5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        June 08, 2022 at 11:21 am

        Wonderful! Thanks so much Mary!

        Reply
    7. Riley says

      May 25, 2022 at 11:42 am

      I make a lot of cesar salads, and I was looking for something both me and my vegan partner would enjoy. This recipe delivers, by a MILE. I’ve completely stopped using my non-vegan recipe because this is SO much better!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        May 25, 2022 at 11:59 am

        Thanks a million Riley! Really appreciate the amazing review.

        Reply
    8. Tricia says

      May 15, 2022 at 12:04 am

      Fabulous!! My son and I went vegan 8 months ago and we hit a wall of things to cook. Your dressing inspired us!! We are looking forward to summer time salad recipes now!! Thank you!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        May 16, 2022 at 11:12 am

        Wonderful to hear that Tricia! Thanks for the awesome review.

        Reply
    9. Hayley says

      May 05, 2022 at 9:09 pm

      I am never buying vegan caesar dressing again! This is so much better than anything store bought. We tweak it a little bit and added a few more capers and vinegar for a tangier taste. My partner asks for this every week now.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        May 06, 2022 at 11:13 am

        Fantastic! Thanks so much Hayley!

        Reply
    10. Jessi says

      April 04, 2022 at 1:24 am

      The best vegan Cesar dressing ever! This was so easy to make, too. Another great recipe from Loving it Vegan!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        April 04, 2022 at 11:26 am

        Thanks so much Jessi!

        Reply
    11. Lee says

      March 23, 2022 at 12:48 pm

      But…it was a bit sweet so I think I’ll reduce or skip the maple syrup next time.5 stars

      Reply
    12. Lee says

      March 23, 2022 at 12:47 pm

      Even without the vegan mayo this dressing was delicious!5 stars

      Reply
    13. Karyn Quackenbush says

      January 22, 2022 at 2:01 am

      Hands down, the best vegan Cesar dressing I’ve ever come across. Thank you!!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        January 24, 2022 at 9:52 am

        Thanks so much Karyn!

        Reply
    14. Michelle says

      January 19, 2022 at 6:22 pm

      I cannot count how many times I have made this dressing…it is my absolute favorite homemade salad dressing! So incredibly delicious. I am dairy-free and have missed Caesar dressing. This finally allows me to have it again and satisfy that craving!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        January 20, 2022 at 10:20 am

        That’s so awesome Michelle, thanks so much for the amazing review!

        Reply
      • Maureen says

        January 30, 2022 at 9:54 pm

        Delicious. This is the best of the many recipes I’ve tried. The non vegans loved it too.5 stars

        Reply
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