5 Minute Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing
This vegan caesar dressing is absolutely delicious and done in only 5 minutes! It has a classic version and is perfect for so many things.
Servings 6
Calories 116kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons capers , drained
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon sea salt , optional
- Freshly ground black pepper
To make the salad (with optional toppings):
- 3 heads romaine lettuce , chopped or grilled
- 2 tablespoons chives , chopped
- 2 teaspoons capers , drained
- 2 radishes , sliced paper-thin
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- ¼ cup microgreens
- Pinches of red pepper flakes
- homemade croutons
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a blender, place the cashews, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, capers, water, and a few grinds of black pepper. Blend until creamy.
- Assemble the salads with the romaine and a drizzle of the dressing. Top with toppings of choice.
To grill romaine
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Slice the romaine heads in half lengthwise, then drizzle with a bit of olive oil and pinches of salt and pepper.
- Grill the romaine, cut-side down, until char marks form, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently flip the romaine and grill for 2 minutes more.
Notes
- I roasted the radishes for extra flavor.
- The nutrition facts are for the dressing and lettuce only since toppings are optional.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 854mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 27265IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 4mg