Vegan Caesar Dressing
(from avanhorsen’s recipe box)
Source: Veganomicon
Cook time: 10 minutesServes 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
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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.
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Blend the garlic, tofu, and oil in the food processor or blender until creamy.
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Add the lemon juice, capers, brine, sugar and mustard powder, and pulse until blended.
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Adjust the lemon juice and salt to taste.
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Pour into the container with the ground almonds and whisk to combine.
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Cover and allow the dressing to chill for a minimum 30 minutes, optimally 1 to 1-1/2 hours.