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Vegan Caesar Dressing

Makes about ¾ cup

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Vegan Caesar Dressing

Makes about ¾ cup

A healthier, vegan-friendly alternative to traditional Caesar dressing, this recipe omits the egg yolks and anchovies and achieves creaminess from soaked cashews and umami flavor from soy sauce.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):Calories 64 (62% from fat)
carb. 5g
pro. 2g
fat 5g
sat. fat 1g
chol. 0mg
sod. 1780mg
calc. 48mg
fiber 2g
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Ingredients

  • ½cup raw cashews, soaked overnight
  • in cold water
  • ¼cup water, plus more as needed
  • 1tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1garlic clove, peeled
  • 2teaspoons capers
  • ½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • pinch kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. 1. Insert the universal blade in the work bowl of the Cuisinart® 7-Cup or 9 CupFood Processor.
  2. 2. Drain and rinse the cashews. Put all ingredients except the olive oil in the work bowl and
  3. process to combine. While the unit is running, gradually add the oil through the drizzle hole in the food pusher. Once the oil is fully incorporated, process for an additional minute, or until very smooth.
  4. 3. If the dressing is too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue to process.
  5. 4. Taste and add salt, if desired.

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