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creamy caesar salad dressing

Creamy Raw Caesar Salad Dressing

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This luxurious plant-based Caesar dressing achieves remarkable creaminess from soaked almonds while delivering authentic flavor through miso and kelp powder. Ready in minutes with no cooking required, it offers a nutritious alternative to traditional versions without sacrificing the classic Caesar taste profile.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil organic, cold-pressed in dark glass bottle
  • 1/3 cup dehydrated almonds soaked until soft
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic large
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons light miso
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kelp powder
  • 1 medjool date pitted
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Storage container

Method
 

  1. Soak the dehydrated almonds in water until they're fully rehydrated and soft to the touch.
  2. Add the soaked almonds to a blender with about half of the water. Blend thoroughly until the almonds are completely broken down, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  3. Continue blending, adding small splashes of water if necessary, until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients: the medjool date, garlic cloves, light miso, kelp powder, olive oil, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and sea salt.
  5. Blend again until the dressing becomes beautifully smooth and slightly frothy. The final few seconds of blending will incorporate air that gives the dressing its light, whipped texture.
  6. Use immediately or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal

Notes

This dressing will thicken slightly when chilled—simply add a small splash of water and shake before using if needed. For a nut-free version, substitute the almonds with sunflower seeds or hemp hearts. You can replace the date with maple syrup or coconut nectar, and nutritional yeast can be used instead of miso for a different umami flavor. The dressing keeps well in the refrigerator for 5-7 days in a sealed container.
Try this versatile dressing drizzled over romaine lettuce for a classic Caesar salad, massaged into kale, tossed with zucchini noodles, or as a dip for fresh vegetables. It also makes an excellent spread for wraps or a flavorful addition to grain bowls.

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