Vegan Caesar Dressing
This Vegan Caesar Dressing Recipe is easy to make, as authentic as you can get, and vegan. This has a bright lemon-y flavor that goes great with romaine and croutons.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Active Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Condiment, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Caesar, Dressing, Garlic, Lemon, Oil, Olive oil, Vinegar
Yield: 1 quart
- 17 g (2 tbsp) garlic cloves
- 3 g (1 tsp) red chili flakes
- 40 g (2 3/4 tbsp) freshly-squeezed lemon juice, plus more for serving
- 28 g (2 tbsp) Dijon mustard
- 37 g (2 1/2 tbsp) vegan worchestire sauce
- 50 g (1/4 cup) Olive Tapenade
- 75 g (1/4 cup + 1 tbsp) red wine vinegar
- 75 g (1/4 cup + 1 tbsp) aquafaba
- 225 g (1 cup) light flavored olive oil
- 225 g (1 cup) neutral flavored oil
- salt plus pepper to taste
To make salad, you need...
- 1-3 romaine heads, chopped
- croutons
- vegan parmesan
In the blender put the garlic, red chili flakes, lemon juice, mustard, worchestire sauce, olives, red wine vinegar, and aquafaba in the blender.
Blend on high until smooth.
Lower blender to low. Put the olive oil and neutral oil in a liquid measuring cup and pour while it is blending to emulsify.
Once all oil is poured mix on high until smooth. It should be thicker and lighter in color.
Store in the fridge until ready to use.
To serve, add romaine and croutons in bowl. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. Add enough dressing and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix with tongs and serve with parmesan and croutons.