Easy 5-Minute Vegan Caesar Dressing
Whip up a creamy, garlicky, and zesty vegan Caesar dressing in just 5 minutes! Made with hummus, it's dairy-free, gluten-free, and delicious on any salad.
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain hummus (about 120g)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced, or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp caper brine (from a jar of capers), or 1/2 tsp finely minced capers
- 2-4 tbsp cold water to thin to desired consistency
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- Pinch sea salt to taste, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (hummus, lemon juice, garlic, nutritional yeast, olive oil, Dijon mustard, caper brine, 2 tablespoons of cold water, black pepper, and optional salt) into a blender or small food processor.
- Blend on high speed until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. You may want more lemon juice for tang, more garlic for pungency, or more salt/pepper.
- Pour into a serving bowl or an airtight container. Serve immediately or chill until ready to use.
Notes
This dressing is fantastic on traditional Caesar salads, but also great with roasted vegetables, as a dip for fresh veggies, or spread on a sandwich. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
