Creamy vegan caesar dressing that is ready in 5 minutes! Super simple, cheesy, garlicky and perfect as a dressing or dip.
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).
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.
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!
Storing Tips
Keep leftovers stored in the fridge where it will stay good for up to 5 days.
It’s not ideal for freezing.
More Vegan Salad Dressings
- Tahini Salad Dressing
- Vegan Ranch Dressing
- Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
- Cashew Dressing
- Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing
- Vegan Thousand Island Dressing
Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!
Vegan Caesar Dressing (5 Minutes)
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
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
- Use a gluten-free soy sauce or switch for tamari if you want this dressing to be gluten-free.
- 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.
- Keep leftovers stored in the fridge where it will stay good for up to 5 days.
So yum. I love all of Alison’s recipes. I made homemade croutons and used follow your heart vegan parmesan. I’ve been dreaming of it ever since.
Awesome Johanna, thanks so much for the wonderful comment and review!
Is it wrong to eat salad dressing with a spoon??? Who needs lettuce!! This is soooo delish. I could not stop tasting it. I’m only mad at myself for not making it sooner since I always have capers to use in your mock tuna salad!!! Alison!! You rock!!
Yay! Thanks for the awesome comment and review Bonnie!
Love this recipe!
Thanks Barbara!
Very easy to make and delicious!
Had it with a mixed salad and crispy soy chicken. Was a great hit with the family. Especially the picky mother 😉 Thanks a lot for sharing!🥰
Awesome! You’re so welcome Fiona!
Delicious. I added chick peas for more protein on my salad. So good! — definitely going to use this dressing recipe as a staple in my house. Thank you!!
Wonderful! Thanks Lauren!
This is THE BEST Caesar dressing!! You have to try this!! I am so flippin happy to finally have a Caesar worth eating without eggs! Thank you so much.
Thanks so much Kim! 🙂
My stepmom made this for a 3 person dinner. It was amazing. I’ve got about a dozen people to feed – should I double the recipe and is that enough for 3 heads of romaine?
Hi Gabrielle, so glad you enjoyed it! It would depend on how big the heads of romaine were! It may be better to triple the recipe to be safe and if you have leftovers that’s okay since leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
This is my go to Caesar dressing. Amazing as a dipping sauce for pizza! I have started replacing the vegan mayo with vegan coconut based sour cream – it tastes just as good and with fewer calories.
This is my favorite vegan Caesar dressing I’ve had in my 10+years eating only plants. I accidentally put 2 tablespoons of maple syrup in once and to my glorious fortune, I also stumbled upon the best vegan “honey” mustard dressing. Thank you so much for this magical recipe. ????♥️????
Fantastic! I’ll have to try that with the extra maple syrup! 🙂
So good! I skipped the dijon and used apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar and it turned out so yummy! So much better than all the store bought vegan caesar dressings!
Awesome Lise! Thanks so much!
This is absolutely amazing!! Even without the capers it tastes like caesar! Just made the most delicious Chik’n caesar wraps<3
Thanks so much Sabrina!
I made this exactly as instructed and it was delicious. Used it for a “Vegan Mexican Caesar Salad” with romaine, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, black beans, and avocados. Made for a great dinner.
Awesome, thanks Amy!
This dressing is amazing!! I will never make another Caesar dressing again. I have already sent this recipe to all my vegan and non vegan friends and family.
Thanks so much Georgia!
Yummy, once again, an amazing dressing!!
AWESOME recipe! My kids eat salad again! I’m making it tonight for Christmas dinner – that’s how special we think it is. Thank you, thank you for creating and publishing this. It’s a gift to all vegans and omnivores alike.
That’s awesome Vanessa! Thanks so much!