Creamy Vegan Caesar Dressing

A creamy garlicky vegan Caesar dressing from Natalie’s kitchen — soaked cashews, lemon, garlic, nutritional yeast, and olive oil blended into the dreamiest healthy salad dressing.

There are certain restaurant dishes that stay in your brain long after you leave.

This Caesar dressing was one of them.

Every time I ordered their kale Caesar salad I found myself completely obsessed with the dressing.

Creamy. Garlicky. Tangy. Rich without feeling heavy.

So naturally…I started trying to recreate it at home.

And honestly? This version has become one of our staples.

We keep jars of it in the fridge constantly because it instantly turns a simple bowl of greens into something you actually crave.

Especially massaged into kale with crunchy chickpeas and hemp seeds on top.

So good.

Why We Love It

Cashews

Create an incredibly creamy texture naturally while adding healthy fats.

Garlic

Bold flavorful antioxidants that help support overall wellness and glow from within.

Nutritional Yeast

Adds that savory cheesy Caesar flavor without dairy.

Lemon

Bright fresh acidity that balances the richness beautifully.

Kale + Toppings

Perfect paired with hearty greens and crunchy glow-food toppings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soaked raw cashews
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • pinch salt

Optional:

  • black pepper
  • extra lemon
  • splash water for thinning

Directions

Add all ingredients to a blender or use an immersion blender.

Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

Taste and adjust lemon, garlic, or salt as desired.

Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator.

How Natalie Loves Serving It

Massage into kale and top with:

  • crunchy chickpeas
  • hemp seeds
  • avocado
  • shaved vegetables
  • roasted broccoli
  • grilled chicken if desired

How To Soak Cashews

Add raw cashews to a jar and cover with filtered water.

Soak overnight or at least 8 hours.

Drain and rinse before blending.

Glow Note

I love recipes like this because they make eating nourishing foods feel genuinely exciting and satisfying instead of boring.

A really good dressing changes everything.

Always worth making homemade.

Love + Eat Well,
Natalie

 

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