Cashew Caesar Dressing
This mayo-free and vegan Cashew Caesar Dressing is one of my favorite salad dressings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashew pieces Technically the cashews have been steamed so they are not truly "raw". Actual raw cashews are not safe to eat. See note for if using roasted cashews.
- 5 tbsp Water, divided or more per desired consistency
- 1/4 cup Avocado oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice about 1 lemon or use a white vinegar like rice wine or champagne.
- 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp Capers
- 1/2 tbsp Caper brine
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp White pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except water and avocado oil to a food processor.
- Turn the food processor on low speed and slowly drizzle in oil.
- After 30 seconds, turn off the food processor and scrape down the sides.
- Continue to blend the dressing for 5 to 7min, adding 1 tbsp of water at a time until desired consistency, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. **Note: For a thinner salad dressing, add more water or avocado oil, one tablespoon at a time.
Notes
If you are using roasted cashews, soak the 1 cup of cashews in 4 cups of water overnight. Drain the cashews before using in this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 50gCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 183mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 2mg
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