Healthy Vegan Caesar Dressing

Name: Healthy Vegan Caesar Dressing
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Cannellini beans or Butter Beans; 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds; 1 Garlic clove; 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Capers; 1 tbsp Caper Juice; 1 tsp Dijon Mustard; 1 tsp of vegan Worcester sauce; 1/4 cup of filter water (more if needed)

Creamy, tangy, and totally guilt-free!

This Healthy Vegan Caesar Dressing is oil-free, nut-free, and soy-free—but bursting with bold, savoury flavour. It blends up in minutes and adds a luscious, plant-based twist to salads, bowls, wraps, or roasted veggies.

Prep

3 mins

Blend

2 mins

Total

5 mins

Serves

4 people

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Cannellini beans or Butter Beans
1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds
1 Garlic clove
1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Capers
1 tbsp Caper Juice
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 tsp of vegan Worcester sauce
1/4 cup of filter water (more if needed)

Instructions step by step:

Step 1 – Gather & Prep

Peel the garlic and roughly chop it. Add it to your blender cup along with all the other ingredients except the lemon.

Step 2 – Blend & Adjust

Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and blend until smooth. Taste the dressing—add more lemon, mustard, or capers if you’d like a bigger flavour kick. If it’s too thick, blend in a little more water.

Step 3 – Serve or Store

Use it straight away over salads, roasted veggies, wraps or bowls. Or pour it into a glass jar with a lid and store it in the fridge for up to 1 week. It gets even better after a day as the flavours develop!

About this recipe:

Why this Healthy Vegan Caesar Dressing works:

Creamy base: Cannellini beans and sunflower seeds give a smooth, rich texture without any oil or nuts.
Umami punch: Nutritional yeast adds cheesy, savoury depth that makes the flavour pop.
Tangy & salty kick: Capers and vegan Worcestershire sauce bring bright, salty notes that balance the creaminess.
Fresh zing: Lemon juice adds a refreshing citrus lift to brighten the whole dressing.
Warmth & depth: Garlic and Dijon mustard add subtle warmth and complexity.
Balanced & nourishing: Packed with protein, fibre, and nutrients, it’s a delicious, light, and satisfying dressing for any salad or bowl.

Tips:

No beans? No problem! Use 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds instead of 1/4 cup beans for a richer, creamier dressing.
Start by adding 1/4 cup of water when blending, then add more or a splash of caper juice if the dressing feels too thick.
I love using a high-speed blender for extra smoothness, but a regular blender works just fine too!
For an extra zing, add a little more lemon juice or Dijon mustard to brighten the flavour.
If you prefer a milder garlic taste, use half a clove instead of a whole one.

About these Ingredients:

Sunflower Seeds: They add creaminess and richness without nuts or oil, plus a boost of healthy fats and vitamin E. You can swap them with cashews or other mild nuts or seeds.

Cannellini Beans: These creamy beans keep the dressing rich without any oil. Their mild flavour lets the other ingredients shine, while adding a boost of protein and fibre. You can swap them for other white beans or extra sunflower seeds if you like.

Capers: These little flavour bombs bring a tangy, briny kick that gives this vegan Caesar dressing its classic savoury edge. They add depth and umami without the need for anchovies or cheese.

Vegan Worcester Sauce: This adds a deep, savoury umami flavour with a hint of tang and sweetness. It helps mimic the depth of traditional Caesar dressing without using anchovies—bringing that bold, complex taste in a completely plant-based way. If you don’t have you can omit but will not be the same.

Dijon Mustard: Dijon adds a subtle heat and tangy sharpness that lifts the whole dressing. It enhances the savoury notes and helps emulsify the ingredients, giving the dressing a smooth, creamy texture without any oil.