Jun 4, 2021(Last updated Mar 13, 2024)by Hannah Sunderani
Vegan Caesar Dressing
Say hello to the BEST vegan caesar dressing! This dressing is ultra creamy, velvety smooth, tangy and made with wholesome ingredients. It takes no longer than 5 minutes to make and likely you already have the ingredients on hand.
I love to use this dressing to make my vegan caesar salad topped with crunchy roasted chickpeas. You can also use it to drizzle over your favourite salad combos, bliss bowls, roasted veggies and more.
Now, let me tell you exactly how to make this dressing so that you can enjoy it pronto!
Vegan Caesar Dressing Recipe
This recipe is:
- ultra creamy
- velvety smooth
- tangy
- made with wholesome and simple ingredients
- ready in 5 minutes
- vegan (of course), oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free and sugar-free!
I’ve no doubt that you’re going to love this creamy and simple salad dressing! It’s so easy to whip together and it’s a salad dressing recipe that you can feel good about eating.
In my opinion, this homemade dressing is SO much tastier than store bought brands.
I’ve never had much success with finding a good vegan brand when it comes to caesar dressing; and I’ve tried my fair share. If you’re interested, here is a list of top favourite vegan caesar dressing brands from Peta. (Perhaps I’m a tad more picky than them – as I have tried many on the list. But this homemade version is the best! Plus, it’s SO easy to make my recipe).
Is caesar dressing vegan?
Typically, caesar dressing isnot vegan. It’s made with anchovies, egg, and parmesan cheese. All-in-all, the ingredient list is not vegan, nor comprised of the healthiest ingredients. After all, we don’t usual think of caesar salad as being a healthy salad.
This salad dressing however is made with wholesome ingredients that you can feel good about tossing your greens in! The recipe is comprised of tahini, dijon mustard, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper and water. It’s so simple and healthy!
The result is a creamy, velvety and tangy dressing. I’ve served this to vegans and vegan skeptics and everyone loves this blend! Trust me when I say there is no compromise on flavour with this healthy dressing.
How to make Vegan Caesar Dressing
Making this dressing couldn’t be easier! Simply add all the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together to combine.
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Tips for Prep and Storage:
Can this salad dressing be prepared in advance?
Absolutely! You can prepare this vegan salad dressing up to 5 days in advance.
I will note. however, that the dressing becomes less tangy over time. Although still delicious, you might like to add a squeeze more of the lemon juice before serving if preparing in advance.
How long does this vegan caesar dressing keep?
This recipe will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store in an air-tight container or in a glass jar.
Add a splash of water to thin as desired if you find that the dressing has become thicker from refrigerating.
Other recipes you might like:
If you’re digging this salad dressing recipe, you might also like these:
- Green Goddess Salad Dressing
- Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- Chimichurri sauce
And there we have it. The easiest recipe for the best vegan caesar dressing. I’m sure this will become a go-to caesar dressing recipe, just as it has in our home! Try it on my Vegan Caesar Salad, or use it as a dressing for your favourite salad combos, bliss bowls and roasted veggies.
If you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have. And of course, tag me on Instagram with your pictures using the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.
VEGAN – OIL-FREE – GLUTEN-FREE – SOY-FREE – NUT-FREE – SUGAR-FREE
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Vegan Caesar Dressing
5 from 5 votes
By Hannah Sunderani
The best vegan caesar dressing! This dressing is ultra creamy, velvety smooth, tangy and made with wholesome ingredients. It takes no longer than 5 minutes to make and likely you already have all the ingredients on hand.
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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Serves 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 clove garlic , finely chopped (optional)
- pinch pepper
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, water, lemon juice, dijon mustard, sea salt, garlic and pepper. Optional to add splashes more water (1 tbsp at a time) to thin if desired.
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Notes
This recipe makes about 1/2 cup of salad dressing.
Recipe will keep for up to 5 days and can be prepared in advance. Store in the fridge in an air-tight container or glass jar.
Tanginess can fade if preparing in advance. Optional to add a splash more lemon juice to the mixture before serving if you like it tangy.
Try this recipe on my Vegan Caesar Salad.
Nutritional information is a rough estimate.
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Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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