Cheesy Caesar Dressing (WFPBNOGF)
Prep Time
Ready in 10 minutes
Prep Notes
You can make this creamy, delicious (and very authentic-tasting) Caesar dressing as is, or add nutritional yeast for a cheesy twist. You can also reduce the milk and use it as a dip or sandwich spread.
Yields
1 Cup
Ingredients
1/3 cup raw cashews, soaked for 3-4 hours in advance and then drained
1-2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
1 teaspoon whole chia seeds
scant 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon kelp granules (see notes)
1/2 teaspoon capers
1 medium clove garlic, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/3 - 1/2 cup unsweetened, unflavored squeezed lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
Directions
1. Combine the cashews, 1 tablespoon of the nutritional yeast (if using), the chia, salt, kelp granules, capers, garlic, pepper, milk, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a blender, and puree until very smooth. Add more nutritional yeast for a cheese flavor if you like, and add extra salt, pepper and/or garlic if desired.
2. Serve tossed into romaine lettuce, along with your choice of croutons, if desired.
3. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. This oil-free dressing will thicken after refrigeration. You can thin it by stirring in a 2 to 3 teaspoons of plant milk or water, if desired.
Notes
Kelp: If you have trouble finding kelp granules, the dressing is still delicious without them!
Milk: I prefer unsweetened, unflavored almond milk or soy milk in this recipe, but you can choose another plant milk if you prefer.
Credit
FOK Recipe App.