Creamy Vegetarian Not Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing Food

VEGETARIAN CAESAR DRESSING

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This Caesar dressing recipe will be the only recipe you will ever eat for rest of your life! I know! Big promise? Well I'm not saying that for nothing.. I really mean it! What are the odds that this is also a vegetarian Caesar dressing! No eggs, no mayo, no fish products.. and still a creamy, garlicky and flavorful dressing with briny capers, nutty parmesan, tangy mustard, and lots of black pepper.Recipe for caesar dressing is not so complicated but I often not able eat any in restaurants due to mayo and anchovies. So, I make some easy replacements to whip a batch of vegetarian version which is as delicious as classic.. actually even better and good for you! Also, it stays good in refrigerator for up to a week. I like to make big batch during weekend and then use it on almost everything! I must tell you that not just Caesar Salad, this dressing also works PERFECT on grilled/steamed vegetables!If you are new to Caesar Salad and what goes in it?! Let me share, a few words about this Italian masterpiece!What is in a Caesar Salad?Well, answering this reminds me of Gieco's new advertisement.. where Caesar salad comes with king Caesar standing in salad bowl. LOL!Certainly, this is no what is or in Caesar Salad! :) [I bet you knew!;) ]Caesar Salad is a salad of Italian (Roman) origin. The classic ingredients for Caesar salad are crunchy Romaine lettuce, bread croutons, Parmesan cheese and an anchovy-garlic Caesar dressing! In many recipes, mayo is used as creamy base. Also, Worcestershire sauce is added for complex deep flavors.Honestly, I'm fine with all of these classic ingredients for Caesar salad. In fact, often I make Chicken Caesar Salad with authentic dressing for Vishal. And he loves it! But, I can't say the same because of my raw egg and raw fish allergies. When I was unaware of that I often ate and enjoyed Caesar Salad in restaurants.. then felt uneasy afterwards...This vegetarian, mayo-free and fish-free Caesar dressing not only gives me option to enjoy Caesar salad! It also comes in handy when we are on meatless diet. Like these days, we are observing 9 days of Indian festival - Shub Navratri. During this time, we only eat vegetarian. So, during this time we turn to strict vegetarians, from salad to dressing.. everything plant based. Dairy is okay. So, my dressings get creaminess from yogurt, buttermilk and creams.Oh, I have an another version of Vegetarian Caesar Dressing - actually, my three ingredient dressing. This one I use when I crave Caesar Salad but only have a few ingredients in hand. In post, I paired it with a Kale Caesar Salad.See, now even if you are vegetarian, you can try Caesar Salad! At home!Actually, did you know restaurant version has fish and egg ingredients?! Why Best Caesar Dressing Ever!This Caesar salad dressing is going to blow your mind! It is that good! You know, I love creating my-version of flavors I eat out! Right? What I love even more is: to share those with you!This dressing is by-far on my best recreation ever! I made some simple and healthy substitutes for fish and egg ingredients. Wasted a couple of batches before I could relate to the taste of real dressing. Above all, my not-ever-veggie-fan husband approved it. It means a WINNER in my dictionary!Bookmark this Caesar dressing recipe because your search for best recipe will end with this! Give it one try with my lettuce cucumber salad.. and you will have a batch of this in your refrigerator for next week. Just remember t use good quality parmesan cheese!Happy Spring!-SavitaPS: The cute little crouton boats! That is my idea to serve Caesar Salad for Cocktail Parties. (nice and pristine) Recipe for making crouton bowls is in notes.

Provided by Savita

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 Cucumber, sliced in half-moons
4 Lettuce, hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
Parmesan Cheese, one small wedge, and vegetable peeler for shaving
1 tbsp Mustard, dijon mustard
1 tsp Soy Sauce, gluten free tamari
2 Garlic, cloves
6 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tbsp Lemon
1 tbsp Capers
4 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/4 Cup Butter Milk, unsalted, low fat
1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Steps:

Caesar Salad Dressing: In a food processor, add lemon juice, mustard, parmesan cheese, soy sauce, capers, olive oil, and buttermilk and garlic cloves. Pulse to make smooth puree. Mix in fresh cracked black pepper. Set aside.
To assemble salad, wash and spin-dry romaine lettuce. Slice big leaf into half. Shave parmesan wedge using vegetable peeler. In a large salad bowl, add romaine lettuce, cucumber, and half of the caesar dressing. Toss gently to combine. Top the salad with shaved parmesan. Serve remaining dressing on the side. Enjoy!

EASY CAESAR DRESSING

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This easy Caesar dressing recipe yields classic Caesar flavor. This simple mayonnaise-based recipe is anchovy-free as long as you choose your Worcestershire sauce carefully (see recipe note). Recipe yields about 3/4 cup, enough for 6 side salads.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories Salad dressing

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 medium garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice, to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce*, to taste
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1/3 cup (1 ounce) finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon water
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon, and Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Stir to combine.
Stir in the Parmesan, followed by the water. Season generously with black pepper, to taste. I usually think the dressing tastes just right, but if you'd prefer a more bold dressing, add another 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or for more zippy dressing, add up to 1 teaspoon additional lemon juice. Serve as desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 6 servings, Calories 146 calories, Sugar 0.2 g, Sodium 266.8 mg, Fat 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1.9 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg

VEGAN CAESAR SALAD WITH CRISP CHICKPEAS

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There are many ways to mimic the rich, creamy texture of emulsified, egg-based Caesar dressing: Tofu, vegan mayonnaise, aquafaba whipped with oil, the list goes on. Blended raw cashews prove themselves the best base in this version, which is fortified with garlic, mustard, miso paste and caper brine to achieve the tangy-salty-punchy balance found in the real deal. Crisp chickpeas and hand-torn croutons add a crunchiness that plays well with the velvety dressing.

Provided by Becky Hughes

Categories brunch, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 small loaf crusty bread, such as sourdough, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and thoroughly dried
1 large bunch lacinato kale, stems removed and roughly chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1 large head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups)
1 cup whole (unroasted) cashews
1 snack-size (2-by-3-inch) sheet roasted nori, crumbled (optional)
1/4 cup nutritional yeast, plus more for serving
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
3 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons brine from a jar of capers
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white miso paste
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. On a medium baking sheet, toss the bread with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season generously with salt and pepper. On a second baking sheet, toss the chickpeas with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Bake both until chickpeas and croutons are browned and crisp, stirring both halfway through, about 10 minutes for the croutons and 20 minutes for the chickpeas. Set aside.
While the chickpeas and croutons roast, prepare your dressing: To a high-speed blender, add all the dressing ingredients, plus 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 3/4 cup water; blend until completely smooth, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula every now and again. Set dressing aside. (You should have 1 1/2 cups).
In a large bowl, add the kale and the dressing. Using your hands, massage the kale until slightly softened. Add the lettuce, croutons and half the roasted chickpeas; toss to coat and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with additional nutritional yeast. Top with remaining roasted chickpeas; grind black pepper over, and serve immediately.

CREAMY CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

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Make and share this Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim M.

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lemon
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Juice lemon to measure 2 Tablespoons juice; place in small bowl. Add mustard, worcestershire sauce, garlic and black pepper; whisk until blended. Add mayonnaise; whisk until smooth.
While continually whisking, add oil to mayonnaise in a thin, steady stream. Continue whisking until blended; stir in parmesan cheese. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Store dressing covered in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.3, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 110.8, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 1.4