Creamy Vegan Caesar Dressing and Almond Parm-Dust
by Shannon Joyner, Garden Companion Editor
Garlicky, creamy, and tangy, this delicious vegan
dressing is an improvement on ordinary-
Caesar dressing, which can be heavy. Instead
of eggs and oil, raw cashews are blended with water
into a rich, creamy sauce; capers, mustard, and
miso fill the umami niche instead
of anchovies and parmesan;
lemon juice and vinegar
add fresh tanginess; and garlic
gives it a spicy bite. Use it as a
dip or spread, or for the traditional
Caesar experience, toss
with crisp chopped romaine
lettuce (or kale) top with
crunchy croutons, a sprinkle of
vegan almond parm-dust, and
a squeeze of lemon. Yum..
Creamy Caesar Dressing (makes ~1 cup)
3/4 cup raw cashews
½ cup hot (not boiling) water
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons capers
1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white miso paste
1 teaspoon white vinegar
juice and zest of 1 large lemon
~½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Add cashews and water to a blender and soak for 5
minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend
until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a
little more water if it's too thick. Makes ~1 cup of
dressing. Store in refrigerator, stir before using.
Almond Parm-Dust (makes ~1 cup)
1 cup almond flour
1 vegan bouillon cube
¼ teaspoon brine from capers
Pinch of salt (to taste)
Mix all the ingredients (but hold off on adding salt
until you taste it, some bouillon cubes are saltier
than others) together until completely incorporated.
I use a mini-blender with brief pulses. Sprinkle on
anything that needs a bit of savory deliciousness.
Store in refrigerator.
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