Description
This creamy Vegetarian Caesar Dressing offers a tangy and savory alternative to traditional Caesar dressing by omitting anchovies. Made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and a hint of garlic, this dressing is rich in flavor yet simple to prepare, perfect for tossing with salads or as a dip.
Ingredients
Vegetarian Caesar Dressing Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 small cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and nutritional yeast if using. This forms the base of your dressing.
- Mix Thoroughly: Using a whisk, blend all ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and uniform in texture, ensuring all flavors are well incorporated.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the dressing and modify seasonings as needed, adding extra lemon juice for brightness or more black pepper for spice. If the dressing feels too thick, dilute it by whisking in one teaspoon of water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve or Store: Use the dressing immediately to toss with your favorite salad or refrigerate in an airtight container. It will keep fresh and flavorful for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Adding nutritional yeast gives a subtle cheesy flavor which enhances the dressing’s richness but is optional.
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce replaces traditional anchovy-containing Worcestershire, keeping this dressing vegetarian-friendly.
- Adjust water slowly to avoid over-thinning the dressing.
- Refrigerate promptly to maintain freshness due to the yogurt and mayonnaise base.
- Use within 2 days for optimal taste and safety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
