Quick & Easy Vegan Caesar Dressing Recipe in One Bowl (2024)

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This quick and easy Vegan Caesar Dressing recipe comes together in minutes with the help of your immersion blender. No dairy needed!

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When I was a kid, we always had Thanksgiving supper at my aunt Sherry's house, and she would make her signature, super-authentic Thanksgiving dish: Caesar salad.

And she always made the dressing from scratch.

For whatever reason, that she made this dressing from scratch made her seem like a magician, as far as I was concerned. That food memory made working on this Vegan Caesar Dressing recipe even more special.

Thanks, Aunt Sherry. You'll always be a kitchen magician to me!

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Vegan Caesar Dressing Without Anchovies

This dressing is adapted from this Food Network Kitchen recipe, and the real trick was finding a substitute for the anchovies, because I wanted this to taste like the real deal.

Which is why I found myself googling, "What do anchovies taste like?" at 11pm on a Tuesday last week.

Google wasn't much help, so I turned to my go-to resource for bouncing around flavor ideas: my little sister, Amanda. My original idea was to use part of a nori sheet to get that fishy taste and add extra salt, since anchovies are very salty.

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Amanda said that was close, but that anchovies have a stronger taste than I was probably remembering, and that's when she said the magic word: MISO! YES! That was the ticket.

The base for this recipe is aquafaba and oil. You're basically making mayo from scratch. Which may sound hard but is actually so, so easy!

To make this dressing, you just combine everything but the oil in a jar, then drizzle in the oil while you run your immersion blender. It thickens up like magic in minutes! You can see this process in action in the recipe video.

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Quick & Easy Vegan Caesar Dressing Recipe

by Becky Striepe

This quick and easy Vegan Caesar Dressing recipe comes together quickly with the help of your immersion blender. No dairy needed!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon red miso paste (If you can't find red miso, you can use yellow or white, but red miso is going to give you the best results.)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons aquafaba (White bean or chickpea would work best for this recipe.)
  • ½ cup sunflower oil (Or other neutral-tasting oil, like organic canola. I do not recommend olive oil for this recipe. You'll end up with bitter dressing. YUCK!)
  • 1-2 tablespoons additional water as needed
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients - except the oil, additional water, salt, and pepper - in a small bowl with high sides OR a wide-mouth pint jar. Use the immersion blender to puree until smooth.

  • With the immersion blender still running, slowly drizzle the oil into the bowl until you have a thick, smooth mixture. This should take about 5 minutes.

  • Whisk in the additional water to reach your ideal consistency, season to taste with salt and pepper, and chill until ready to serve

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Quick & Easy Vegan Caesar Dressing Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

128

% Daily Value*

Fat

14

g

22

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

12

g

Sodium

86

mg

4

%

Potassium

9

mg

%

Carbohydrates

1

g

%

Fiber

0.2

g

1

%

Protein

0.3

g

1

%

Vitamin A

3

IU

%

Vitamin C

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

2

mg

%

Iron

0.1

mg

1

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Geraldine

    Quick & Easy Vegan Caesar Dressing Recipe in One Bowl (6)
    This is just delicious. I used white miso as I only had that. It will be my go to dressing from now on.

    Reply

    • Becky Striepe

      I'm glad to hear that you loved it! Miso is so magical.

      Reply

  2. Jenn

    My husbands fave salad is Caesar. I'm definitely going to have to try this!

    Reply

    • Becky Striepe

      Hooray!

      Reply

  3. Sarah De la Cruz

    What a dreamy looking dressing! Caesar salad is my fave!

    Reply

    • Becky Striepe

      Thank you! Enjoy it, Sarah!

      Reply

  4. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

    Quick & Easy Vegan Caesar Dressing Recipe in One Bowl (7)
    I can;t wait to try this! I've bought vegan Caesar dressing, but I never knew how to make it myself.

    Reply

    • Becky Striepe

      It is so fun to make! Doing the emulsion feels like magic.

      Reply

  5. Dianne's Vegan Kitchen

    Caesar is my favorite dressing! I used to buy it all the time when I was vegetarian, until I discovered it had fish in it. I went years without it before I discovered vegan versions, and now I pour it all over everything. I'm looking forward to trying your recipe!

    Reply

    • Becky Striepe

      Hooray! Enjoy it, Dianne!

      Reply

  6. Mel | avirtualvegan.com

    Oh yes! I love Caesar Dressing and I like how you replaced the anchovy flavour with miso. That's a great idea!

    Reply

    • Becky Striepe

      Thank you, Mel!

      Reply

Quick & Easy Vegan Caesar Dressing Recipe in One Bowl (2024)

FAQs

What is vegan Caesar dressing made of? ›

How to make vegan caesar salad dressing. You're just about 5 minutes away from an incredible salad dressing! Mix it. In a small bowl until smooth: tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, diced capers, caper brine, dijon mustard, warm water and freshly ground black pepper.

What is classic Caesar dressing made of? ›

To make the dressing: Mash anchovy fillets and garlic in a large salad bowl. Add lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, egg yolk, and Worcestershire sauce; whisk until smooth and creamy. Gradually stream in olive oil while whisking constantly. Season with salt and black pepper.

What are the ingredients in craft Caesar dressing? ›

Soybean Oil, Water, Vinegar, Romano and Parmesan Made from Cow's Milk Cheeses (Part-skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Sugar, Egg Yolks, Salt, Contains Less Than 2% of Dried Garlic, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Spice (Contains Celery), Corn Syrup, Xanthan Gum, Dried Onions, Whey, Cream, Modified Food Starch, ...

What makes Caesar dressing not vegetarian? ›

Caesar dressing gets its umami-rich flavor from anchovies and Worcestershire sauce, and its creamy texture from egg yolks and parmesan cheese. None of those things are vegan.

Is Trader Joe's vegan Caesar good? ›

This vegan Caesar surprisingly tasted just like the real deal. It's made with reallly great ingredients, with the main one being tofu. I love that this dressing used olive oil too! It's pretty thick, so a little goes a long way to even coat your salad.

Who makes caesar dressing without anchovies? ›

Gotham Greens offers two different types of Caesar salad dressing, and lucky for us, one of them is totally vegan. Made with miso and Dijon mustard, the dressing also works as a great dip choice thanks to its rich flavor and “peppery kick.”

What are the two types of Caesar dressing? ›

Caesar salad dressing comes in a few basic forms. First, some are creamy, like ranch dressing, while others are more like vinaigrette, with a visible separation of oil and water-based ingredients.

How long does homemade Caesar dressing last? ›

You can omit the anchovies if you're not a fan. The dressing will still be delicious, but it might not have the same traditional Caesar dressing flavor. How long does homemade Caesar dressing last in the refrigerator? This can be stored for up to 2 weeks.

Does Panera Caesar dressing have anchovies? ›

Creamy textured dressing, inspired by our bakery-cafe favorite, with a finish featuring notes of garlic, coarse black pepper, onion and anchovy.

What is the emulsifier in caesar dressing? ›

Egg yolks: Raw egg yolks add richness, flavor, and help to bind the dressing together. Pasteurized egg yolks — which have been briefly heated to kill off any harmful bacteria — are readily available and can be used here. Dijon mustard: Smooth Dijon mustard works with the egg yolks to emulsify the dressing.

Is most caesar dressing vegetarian? ›

It isn't. Most Caesar dressing has anchovies in it. Anchovies are a fish, so it isn't even vegetarian, much less vegan.

How to make Caesar salad dressing Jamie Oliver? ›

For the Caesar dressing, finely grate the Parmesan into a bowl, add the mustard, Worcestershire sauce and yoghurt, and whisk to combine. Squeeze in the lemon juice, add 8 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and mix again. Taste and season to perfection, loosening with a splash of water, if needed.

What is in Panera Caesar dressing? ›

Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolk, Worcestershire Sauce (Distilled White Vinegar, Anchovies, Garlic, Molasses, Onion, Salt, Sugar, Water, Chili Pepper Extract, Cloves, Natural Flavorings, Tamarind Extract), Red Wine Vinegar, Garlic (Garlic, Water, Citric Acid), Garlic Juice (Garlic, Vinegar, Salt), Anchovy Paste (Anchovies, ...

Is Parmesan cheese is vegan? ›

If you look carefully at your food label, you might see just “enzymes” on the back of the package with little to no further explanation. This refers to either animal, plant, or microbial enzymes. Parmesan is always made with animal enzymes, also called animal rennet, meaning it's not vegetarian.

Is Kraft Caesar dressing vegan? ›

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 6 ingredients that derive from animals and 4 ingredients that could derive from animals depending on the source.

What Caesar dressings are dairy free? ›

PETA Loves These Vegan Caesar Dressing Brands
  • Follow Your Heart Organic Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing. ...
  • Trader Joe's Vegan Caesar Dressing. ...
  • Mother Raw Caesar Dressing. ...
  • Daiya Creamy Caesar Dressing. ...
  • Fody 'All Hail' Caesar Dressing. ...
  • Kaari Plant-Based Creamy Caesar. ...
  • RawFoodz Sea-Zar Serenity.
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What kind of salad dressing is vegan? ›

Popular Store-Bought Vegan Salad Dressings

Daiya (Homestyle Ranch, Creamy Caesar, Blue Cheeze, Hon'y Mustard, Creamy Italian) Follow Your Heart (Ranch, Thousand Island, Balsamic Vinaigrette, & Vegan Bleu Cheese) Newman's Own Balsamic Vinaigrette. Plant Bomb!

What is Caesar dressing made of fish? ›

While anchovy fish or anchovy paste is an ingredient in some Caesar salad dressing recipes, the original recipe did not use this particularly pungent ingredient. You can make this creamy dressing without any fish at all, or use a different type altogether if you prefer.

Is there a lot of dairy in Caesar dressing? ›

In conclusion, Caesar dressing can contain dairy products, particularly Parmesan cheese. However, there are plenty of alternatives available for those who can't or choose not to consume dairy.

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