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This is a Healthy Caesar Dressing recipe made with plant-based and Whole30 friendly ingredients that tastes just like the real thing! Use whole raw cashews to make a creamy, flavorful base for this homemade caesar dressing.
The creamiest plant-based Caesar dressing
Last time I did the Whole30 I had a fairly constant craving for salads. BUT they are only satisfying if I keep them interesting. I do my best to keep them interesting by changing up the toppings and homemade dressings.
I make lots of homemade dressings, but this Healthy Caesar dressing is definitely a favorite. It is creamy and tangy and keeps you wanting more. It is made with simple ingredients yet the flavor is complex and interesting.
What kitchen tools will I need to make this homemade Caesar dressing?
What ingredients will I need to make this Whole30 Caesar dressing?
You will be amazed at how easy it is to make this healthy caesar dressing with just a few simple ingredients.
- Raw cashews
- Water
- Avocado oil
- Lemon juice
- Apple cider vinegar
- Coconut Aminos
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
How do I make this Healthy Caesar Dressing recipe?
Step 1: Soak the cashews
First, soak raw cashews in water for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight. If you need to soak cashews quickly, add them to a saucepan with water, bring to a boil, cover pot and remove from heat, let sit for 15 minutes before draining.
Step 2: Add ingredients to the blender
Then, drain the water from the cashews and rinse. Next, add cashews, water, avocado oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a high-speed blender.
Step 3: Blend!
Then, blend on high until a smooth dressing remains. Pour into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Step 4: Enjoy!
How long will this homemade caesar dressing keep in the fridge?
Once prepared, pour the ingredients into an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. I like to use wide mouth mason jars to store my homemade dressings.
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
Healthy Caesar Dressing
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A healthy caesar dressing made with plant-based and Whole30 friendly ingredients that tastes just like the real thing!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Soak raw cashews in water for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight
- Drain the water from the cashews and rinse – to soak cashews quickly add them to a saucepan with water, bring to a boil, cover pot and remove from heat, let sit for 15 minutes before draining
- Add cashews, water, avocado oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a high speed blender
- Blend on high until a smooth dressing remains
Equipment
Keywords: healthy caesar dressing, homemade caesar dressing, plant based caesar dressing
Hey! Do you think almonds might work instead?
I don’t think it would be very good. Almonds are gritty when blended while cashews are very smooth.
Madeline! You are amazing! I so admire your cooking skills, creative skills, tech talent and your honesty. All of your posts are so visually appealing as well as informative.
Thank you. I’ll be honest 😉 I’m old and stuck in old cooking ways! So many of the
ingredients are totally foreign to me which presents a roadblock especially now when
getting out to forage for them is difficult. Lots of issues around food in this house. LOL
Also want to know which ‘diet’ you follow…..is it Whole30 or Keto or ????
Thank you!! I don’t follow a particular diet right now.
I don’t have Avocado oil, would olive oil work?
I think it would alter the flavor. Better with a light tasting oil like light olive oil
What if you don’t have the coconut aminos? Is there a substitute?🤔
Yes you can use soy sauce or tamari!
Just made this Wow Wow Wow. Really tasty like Caesar dressing without dairy. So creamy.
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I am so glad you enjoy it as much as I do!
Made this for the third time. Still so good.
★★★★★
Thank you!!!
I do not know why I was so intimidated to make this recipe. It couldn’t be any easier and it is freaking delicious! Perfect amount of tartness to it and it’s incredible!!!
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ah yay!! so glad you finally made it 🙂