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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers, Sides, Dips

    Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

    April 13, 2018 By Monika Last Updated February 17, 2022 10 Comments

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    Caesar dressing in square open jar with spoon, lemon and dressing in purple bowl in background.

    This delicious, healthy vegan caesar salad dressing is made using silken tofu for a super creamy texture and a touch of miso paste for extra depth and richness of flavour. Ready in 5 minutes!

    Caesar salad dressing in square open jar with spoon, lemon, dressing in purple bowl and capers in small dish with spoon in background.

    Making homemade vegan caesar salad dressing involves combining all the ingredients and pureeing until smooth and creamy. Nothing could be simpler! It has a rich, delicious flavour (very similar to its traditional counterpart) that will lift any salad. This is also one of the healthiest salad dressings you'll ever find!

    Vegan caesar salad dressing

    is:

    • Incredibly creamy,
    • Full of flavour - savoury, tangy and sweet,
    • Low in fat,
    • Easy to make,
    • Ready in 5 minutes!
    Top down view of caesar dressing in square jar with spoon, lemon , miso paste in jar and capers in small dish with spoon.

    Vegan caesar dressing ingredients and substitutions

    • Silken tofu: makes the dressing super creamy and contributes very little calories.
    • Miso: I recommend using white miso.
    • Vinegar: either cider or rice vinegar will work.
    • Lemon juice.
    • Maple syrup: use agave or rice syrup instead if desired.
    • Capers: you can use gherkins/pickles instead.
    • Garlic.
    • Mustard.
    • Soy sauce.
    • Oil: use any neutral tasting oil, such as vegetable (rapeseed or sunflower) or a very mild olive oil.
    • Water: adjust the amount to get the consistency you want.
    Vegan caesar salad dressing ingredients in individual dishes.
    Vegan caesar salad dressing ingredients

    Is it healthier than traditional caesar dressing

    Yes, it is!

    This dairy free caesar dressing has a lot less fat (and calories) than the traditional version, which often contains mayonnaise, sour cream and almost always, super calorific parmesan cheese.

    I used silken tofu which is naturally low in fat (only 3 grams per 100 grams of product!). It not only makes this dressing light and creamy but does it with a very small amount of calories.

    Step-by-step recipe instructions

    1.In a bowl or blender combine all the ingredients.  Add a bit less water to start with and top up later if needed.

    Silken tofu, oil, capers and other ingredients in purple bowl with spoon.

    2. Puree until silky smooth.  Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed (top up with more water if you would like a looser consistency). Add freshly ground pepper to taste.

    Smooth yellow caesar dressing in purple bowl with stick blender end.

    3. Transfer your mayo free caesar salad dressing to a jar and refrigerate for up to 5 days.  Chill before serving.

    Serving suggestions

    This healthy vegan caesar salad dressing is extremely versatile and can be enjoyed with vegan caesar salad or any other salad recipe that calls for a creamy dressing.

    It's also delicious poured over fried tofu steaks or roasted vegetables. If you add less water you could use it in place of mayonnaise in sandwiches or salads. My Polish potato salad and potato and dill salad would taste delicious with this dressing!

    Top tips and FAQs

    • Add the water gradually to get the consistency you want.
    • Use white miso paste.
    • You probably won't need to add any additional salt to this recipe as some of the ingredients are quite salty.
    • Puree the ingredients in a small blender or use a stick blender if you prefer.
    • Chill for 30 minutes before serving if possible.
    • Store your vegan caesar dressing in a jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    • Not suitable for freezing.
    Dressing in square open jar with spoon, lemon, miso paste in jar, capers in small dish with spoon and silken tofu package in background.

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    If you make this vegan caesar salad dressing recipe I'd love to know how it turned out for you. Did you make any substitutions? Let me know in the comments below, thanks!

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    Dressing in square open jar with spoon, lemon, miso paste in jar, capers in small dish with spoon and silken tofu package in background.

    Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

    This delicious, healthy vegan caesar salad dressing is made using silken tofu for a super creamy texture and a touch of miso paste for extra depth and richness of flavour.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: gluten free, vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 5 servings
    Calories: 22kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Equipment

    • Hand blender

    Ingredients

    • 3.53 ounces (100 g) silken tofu a little less than ½ cup
    • ½ teaspoon white miso paste
    • 1 garlic clove chopped
    • 1½ teaspoons capers
    • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice or to taste
    • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
    • 1½ teaspoons maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
    • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
    • 4 tablespoons water or according to preference
    • Black pepper freshly ground, to taste

    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients and puree until smooth. Use a little less water to start with and top up later if needed to get the consistency you want.
    • Add pepper to taste. Either serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving, if you are not in a hurry. Keep covered, refrigerated.

    Notes

    • Add the water gradually to get the consistency you want.
    • Use white miso paste.
    • You don't need to add any additional seasoning to this dressing.
    • Puree the ingredients in a small blender or use a stick blender if you prefer.
    • Chill for 30 minutes before serving if possible.
    • Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    • Not suitable for freezing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    Comments

    1. Kathryn

      May 12, 2019 at 9:39 am

      This looks great!
      But what type of silken tofu? Soft, firm?

      Reply
      • Monika

        May 12, 2019 at 11:46 am

        Thanks! I used soft, not sure how it would work with firm so best use soft.

        Reply
    2. sidilbradipo1

      April 18, 2018 at 2:21 pm

      Delicious! I must try this light recipe 😀
      Ciao
      Sid

      Reply
      • Monika

        April 19, 2018 at 10:51 am

        Thanks Sid, let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    3. Nico @ yumsome

      April 17, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Silken tofu is great, isn't it? I love using it in sauces and puddings - it's so versatile. And I love the look and sound of your caesar dressing, definitely one to make when it's warm enough to have salad! Have pinned, tweeted, and shared on my FB so everyone can share the love! xx

      Reply
      • Monika

        April 17, 2018 at 3:58 pm

        Thank you! Glad you like my recipe, and I am not surprised you also love silken tofu!

        Reply
    4. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie

      April 15, 2018 at 2:14 pm

      What a great idea! I had no idea silken tofu was so low in fat. Definitely sounds like an ingredient I should be using more. Thanks for linking this up to #CookBlogShare. Eb x

      Reply
      • Monika

        April 16, 2018 at 2:52 pm

        Thanks! It's so low it fat and yet so creamy, I just love it!

        Reply
    5. Jhuls

      April 15, 2018 at 8:52 am

      I love the sound of this dressing and very nice for our vegan friends. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party, Monika. x

      Reply
      • Monika

        April 16, 2018 at 2:53 pm

        Thanks Jhuls!

        Reply

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