Creamy vegan caesar dressing that is ready in 5 minutes! Super simple, cheesy, garlicky and perfect as a dressing or dip.
I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to describe this vegan caesar dressing, because one of the words that comes to mind doesn’t sound super appealing, yet this dressing is totally delicious!
But really, when you want to be accurate about how it tastes, words like ‘cheesy’, ‘garlicky’ and ‘fishy’ come to mind.
I mean okay ‘cheesy’ and ‘garlicky’ are all well and good but I’m thinking ‘fishy’ isn’t the best word to use to describe something vegan! But it’s ‘fishy’ in the way seaweed is fishy, there’s nothing actually fishy in here but the taste is there. In a good way!
Traditionally a caesar dressing uses anchovies and parmesan, and garlic of course to create those flavors. We went with nutritional yeast, some capers and crushed garlic! And it worked like a charm.
This vegan caesar dressing is so delicious, you’ll want to put it on everything, not just your vegan caesar salad (though you definitely want to put it on that).
How To Make Vegan Caesar Dressing
You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.
Making it is a breeze, it’s just a case of throwing the ingredients into a jug and blending it up with an immersion blender. Or alternatively, throw it all into the jug of your regular blender and blend it up like that.
You do need to blend (as opposed to just whisking everything together) because of those capers. Blending is the easiest way to get those capers nicely mixed in.
Vegan mayonnaise creates the base of this recipe and to that you add dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, crushed garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, olive oil, white vinegar and capers!
The result is sensational! It will jazz up any salad to the max and also would make a great dip for chips!
Storing Tips
Keep leftovers stored in the fridge where it will stay good for up to 5 days.
It’s not ideal for freezing.
More Vegan Salad Dressings
- Tahini Salad Dressing
- Vegan Ranch Dressing
- Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
- Cashew Dressing
- Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing
- Vegan Thousand Island Dressing
Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!
Vegan Caesar Dressing (5 Minutes)
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- ½ cup Vegan Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Crushed Garlic
- 2 tsp Capers
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce*
- 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Extra Virgin
- ¼ tsp Distilled White Vinegar
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a measuring jug and blend up with an immersion blender.
- Alternatively add all ingredients to blender jug and blend until smooth.
- Serve as a dressing for a vegan caesar salad or any salad, or as a dip.
Video
Notes
- Use a gluten-free soy sauce or switch for tamari if you want this dressing to be gluten-free.
- This is delicious served with our vegan caesar salad. But it’s also great as a dressing for any salad, or served as a dip.
- Keep leftovers stored in the fridge where it will stay good for up to 5 days.
Such a simple recipe but so good! Defo now a staple for me!
Awesome! Thanks for your review B!
This is sooooo spot on! I was using a recipe before that is also amazing and uses hummus as the base. It’s a little healthier I think-but it makes it grainy. I tried this one and it is SPOT ON for the pre-vegan Caesar taste and texture. I still think it’s healthy and gets me to eat a WHOLE LOT of romaine haha. For the mayo I use vegan Hellman’s and the only sub I make is that I use agave nectar instead of maple syrup because I’m just not a huge fan.
Amazing! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe Kasia! Thanks so much for your lovely review!
Heavenly tasting dressing that’s become my new summer favourite. Wow I love it and didn’t change a thing . Thank you so much
You’re welcome Kay! Thanks for your great review!
I make this all the time now, it has the best umami flavor, thank you!
Thanks so much for your great review Hillary!
I was looking for a vegan recipe to substitute for my very expensive store bought one, and feeding 6 people I ran out pretty quickly. This is the winner! Simply perfect flavor. We use it on everything now.
What a great base for other additions if I feel creative too!! Thank you for posting this.
That’s great to hear Tanya! Thanks for your great review!
I have made many Vegan Caesar dressing recipes, this one trumps all ! Seriously, you need not seek further. Its easy to make and delicious! This recipe is superb! enjoy! 🙂
That’s great to hear Michele! Happy to hear you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for your review! 🙂
10 out of 10! This was so good! Loved the capers and fresh lemon juice!
Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for your great review!
Note: used water and vegan Worcestershire instead of soy sauce and maple syrup.
Absolutely delicious Caesar dressing. Consistency & taste was quite authentic. Will be making this again for everyday salads, not just special occasion Caesars. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing and for your great review Jennifer!
I tried this, it is so DELICIOUS. From now on this is what Im going to be using thanks for sharing.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe Liza! Thanks for your great review!