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Creamy Nutritional Yeast Caesar Dressing Recipe Easy Plant-Based & Wholesome

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A quick and easy plant-based Caesar dressing made creamy with soaked cashews and cheesy nutritional yeast, perfect for salads, wraps, and bowls.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1/3 cup water (more as needed)
  • Salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 2 hours or overnight to soften.
  2. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews under cold water.
  3. Add the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to a high-speed blender or food processor.
  4. Add the drained capers to the blender.
  5. Pour in 1/3 cup water and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired.
  6. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then blend briefly to combine.
  7. Optionally, add olive oil and pulse a few times to emulsify for extra richness.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more lemon juice, vinegar, nutritional yeast, or salt as needed.
  9. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Stir or thin with water before serving if thickened.

Notes

Soak cashews thoroughly to avoid gritty texture. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Pulse olive oil at the end to emulsify rather than blending continuously. Adjust seasoning step-by-step to taste. Can substitute macadamia nuts for cashews for richer flavor or silken tofu for nut-free version. Store in airtight container refrigerated up to 5 days; thickens when chilled, stir or thin with water before use. Can freeze in ice cube trays for single servings.

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Keywords: nutritional yeast, caesar dressing, plant-based, vegan, dairy-free, creamy dressing, cashew dressing, healthy salad dressing

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