Caesar Dressing
The creaminess is derived from the blended raw nuts, and the taste is absolutely marvelous – almost unbelievable, in fact, that it tastes so authentic.
Servings: 4
Calories: 119kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup raw cashews or raw sunflower seed
- 1/8 cup raw pine nuts or raw sesame seed
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil can omit for oil-free version
- 1 medium clove garlic chopped
- 1 tsp mild miso I use Genmai brown rice or barley miso
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp kelp granules Maine Coast Sea Seasonings brand
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp raw agave nectar
- 1/4 cup water or more to thin as desired
Instructions
- Using a hand blender or in a blender, combine all ingredients (starting with ½ tsp agave nectar and purée until very smooth.
- Add additional water to thin dressing if desired. Taste test, adding additional agave nectar if desired.
Notes
* This dressing will thicken after refrigeration; you can thin it by stirring in 2–3 tsp water if desired. When thick, this dressing can be used as a veggie dip.
*If nut allergies are a concern, substitute raw sunflower and sesame seeds in place of cashews and pine nuts, respectively. The dressing will be just as delicious, though you may need additional agave nectar to sweeten to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg