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5-Minute Vegan Caesar Dressing

A creamy, hummus-based vegan Caesar Dressing in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients! The perfect plant-based dressing for salads.
Author Minimalist Baker
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Bowl of simple homemade Vegan Caesar Dressing on a cutting board
4.89 from 245 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 (1-Tbsp servings)
Course Dressing, Sauce, Side
Cuisine Dressing, Gluten-Free, Italian-Inspired, Vegan
Freezer Friendly No
Does it keep? 5-7 Days

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plain hummus (store-bought or DIY)
  • 1 tsp spicy mustard
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice, to taste
  • 2 tsp capers (finely minced/smashed)
  • 3 tsp caper brining juice (from a jar of capers)
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced (you can start with less if you don't love a garlicky Caesar)
  • 1 healthy pinch each sea salt + pepper (more to taste)
  • 1-2 Tbsp olive oil (optional // for added creaminess)
  • 1-2 tsp maple syrup (optional)
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Instructions

  • To a small mixing bowl, add hummus, spicy mustard, lemon zest + juice, minced capers + brining juice, minced garlic, salt + pepper, and whisk thoroughly to combine. Olive oil is optional, but will add a bit more creaminess.
  • Add a little hot water to thin until pourable and whisk until creamy and smooth (see photo). Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more salt and pepper, lemon juice, or minced garlic if desired! Maple syrup will help offset how salty and briney this dressing is, if you find you need it (I did not).
  • Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator up to 5-7 days.
  • This dressing is delicious on kale, romaine, and arugula. Top with a little vegan parmesan cheese for the ultimate Caesar salad experience! The dressing is also great on roasted vegetables, especially Brussels sprouts and potatoes, and our Hearty White Bean Caesar Salad Bowls.

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Notes

*We also have a Vegan Caesar Dressing recipe here that's made with cashews!
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
*Recipe makes ~1/2 cup dressing.

Nutrition (1 of 8 servings)

Serving: 1 tablespoon Calories: 19 Carbohydrates: 2.8 g Protein: 0.8 g Fat: 0.7 g Saturated Fat: 0.1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.28 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.22 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 69 mg Potassium: 29 mg Fiber: 0.54 g Sugar: 0.4 g Vitamin A: 3.77 IU Vitamin C: 2.6 mg Calcium: 13.15 mg Iron: 0.22 mg