Vegan Caesar Dressing

(from avanhorsen’s recipe box)

Source: Veganomicon

Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 10 people

Categories: Dressing, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup almonds, slivered or blanched
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 3/4 lb silken tofu
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 heaping Tablespoon capers
  • 4 teaspoons caper brine
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • salt / pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Pulse the almonds in the food processor or blender until crumbly. Empty the ground almonds into an airtight container that you’ll be using to store the finished dressing.

  2. Blend the garlic, tofu, and oil in the food processor or blender until creamy.

  3. Add the lemon juice, capers, brine, sugar and mustard powder, and pulse until blended.

  4. Adjust the lemon juice and salt to taste.

  5. Pour into the container with the ground almonds and whisk to combine.

  6. Cover and allow the dressing to chill for a minimum 30 minutes, optimally 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

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