Tofu Caesar Dressing

Tofu Caesar Dressing

In a traditional Caesar salad, it’s really the creamy, tangy, savory dressing that’s the star of that show that pulls everything together.

But the anchovies, cheese, and egg in Caesar salad dressing mean it’s off-limits for vegans.

Luckily, it’s easy peasy to re-create this delicious dressing in vegan form by swapping in a few creative ingredients — silken tofu and nutritional yeast.

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Tofu Caesar Dressing

Re-create the classic Caesar dressing in vegan form by swapping in a few creative ingredients — silken tofu and nutritional yeast.

Course Condiment
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Servings 16 servings, approx. 2 Tbsp. each
Calories 29 kcal
Author Beachbody

Ingredients

  • 1 (10-oz.) package soft silken tofu
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. vegan Worcestershire sauce (or reduced-sodium soy sauce)
  • 1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp. cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place tofu, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, yeast, and pepper in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until creamy.

  2. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 

Recipe Notes

Gluten-Free, No Dairy, Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian, Vegan

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Tofu Caesar Dressing
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 29 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Sodium 57mg2%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

P90X/P90X2 Portions
Condiment 1

P90X3 Portions
Protein ½
Fat 1

Container Equivalents
Orange ½ (Regular and Vegan)

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