Description
Whip up the best dairy-free Caesar salad dressing at home! This recipe delivers incredible creaminess and a tangy, umami-packed flavor without a trace of dairy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dairy-free mayonnaise (or regular mayonnaise for non-vegan)
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup neutral oil (e.g., avocado, grapeseed, or light olive oil)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1-2 tbsp nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor
Instructions
- 1. Prep Ingredients: Gather and measure all your ingredients. Mince garlic.
- 2. Blend Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, capers, miso paste, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Blend on low, then increase speed.
- 3. Emulsify Oil: While blending, slowly drizzle in the neutral oil until the dressing is completely emulsified and thick and creamy.
- 4. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the dressing and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice as needed.
- 5. Chill: For best flavor and consistency, chill the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins