Description
This easy Caesar Salad Dressing recipe offers a rich and creamy plant-based cheese base combined with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) for a vibrant, tangy, and savory flavor. Perfect for salads, dips, or drizzles, this dressing is simple to prepare, customizable, and fully plant-based without compromising on taste or texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy plant-based cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Flavor Elements
- 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Emulsifier
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Optional Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Combine the creamy plant-based cheese, fresh lemon juice, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) in a mixing bowl. Whisk or blend until smooth and even to create the foundation for the dressing.
- Add Flavor Elements: Add the grated or minced garlic cloves, Dijon mustard (natural), apple cider vinegar, and freshly ground black pepper to the base. Stir thoroughly to blend the flavors harmoniously.
- Emulsify: Slowly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil into the mixture while whisking constantly to emulsify the dressing into a creamy, slightly thickened consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the dressing and adjust flavors as needed. Add more lemon juice for acidity, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) for depth, or black pepper to your preference.
- Optional Add-ins: Gently fold in capers or other preferred variations to introduce bursts of flavor and texture before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and garlic for the brightest flavor.
- Add olive oil gradually while whisking for a smooth texture.
- Adjust seasoning last for balanced flavor.
- Chill the dressing in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to deepen flavors.
- Dress salads immediately before serving to keep greens crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Caesar Salad Dressing, Plant-Based Dressing, Vegan Caesar Dressing, Easy Salad Dressing, Creamy Vegan Dressing
