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Ready in one bowl and in 5 minutes, this vegan tahini Caesar dressing is the perfect recipe to pair with a crisp salad. Use it on top of a classic vegan Caesar salad, a kale salad, or in a wrap.

Serve it on Smashed Chickpea Caesar Wraps or these “Chicken” Caesar Wraps.

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I’m a sucker for a great Caesar salad. If it’s on the menu at a restaurant, I want it. But the thing is…Caesar dressing isn’t vegan. It’s not even vegetarian! So let’s change that.

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“Delicious! Made this to go with the tofu wraps and so good” —Stacey

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We’ve made a good vegetarian Caesar salad before, but I wanted to create a vegan version so that everyone can enjoy it.

Traditional Caesar dressing is made using parmesan and anchovies. And while they make very good Caesar beans on toast, both are no-go’s for a vegan dressing. To replace these umami flavors, I put on my food scientist hat and got to work. I settled on capers to mimic the anchovy and tahini to replicate the parmesan.

A hand whisking a creamy beige Tahini Caesar Dressing in a white bowl, with capers, lemon halves, and a small bowl of sauce on a red textured surface.

Key Ingredients

To make this vegan dressing, you only need a few select ingredients, each with a big flavor! Below is a quick overview of what you’ll need, but be sure to check the recipe card for the full list of ingredients.

  • Tahini: Adds richness and replaces oil in a traditional Caesar base.
  • Dairy-free yogurt: We tried both coconut and almond-based yogurts. Unsweetened Greek-style varieties gave the best texture without overpowering the flavor.
  • Lemon juice: Essential for brightness. We tested with vinegar too, but lemon added the cleanest acidity and best Caesar tang.
  • Capers + brine: After testing with miso and nutritional yeast, capers gave the closest anchovy-like brininess without being fishy.
  • Dijon mustard: Acts as both an emulsifier and flavor booster.
  • Garlic: Fresh garlic gave better flavor than powdered or pre-minced.
Ingredients for a Tahini Caesar Dressing on a red cloth: dairy-free yogurt, garlic, tahini, mustard, lemon, capers, salt, and pepper.

Ways to use Tahini Caesar dressing

A glass jar of creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing with a spoon, surrounded by lemons, capers, and a bowl of salad with croutons in the background.
A glass jar of creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing with a spoon inside, set on a red cloth, with a salad, lemon slice, and capers in the background.
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Ultra-Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing (Vegan!)

5 from 2 ratings
By: Sarah Bond
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 16 tablespoons
This creamy tahini Caesar dressing comes together in just 5 minutes. Perfect for salads, wraps, or a quick dairy-free Caesar upgrade!

Ingredients 

  • ¼ cup tahini, 60 g
  • ¼ cup dairy-free yogurt, 60 g
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 30 mL
  • 2 tsp capers, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp caper brine
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp each salt and pepper
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp cold water, 30 to 45 mL
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Instructions 

  • Stir together all ingredients, starting with 2 to 3 Tbsp cold water and adding more until you reach a consistncy to your liking.
    A white bowl contains Tahini Caesar Dressing made with tahini, yogurt, mustard, chopped herbs, and ground black pepper, placed on a red textured surface.
  • Enjoy immeditaly, or chill in the fridge until ready to eat.
    A close-up of a jar of creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing with black pepper on top, and a spoon inside. A bowl of salad with croutons is blurred in the background.

Notes

Storage: This sauce will last for up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container. If I know I won’t use the dressing right away, I like to mix it in a mason jar so it can be stored directly in it too.
Can I use something in place of the yogurt? You could theoretically blend cashews and water to replicate the creaminess of vegan yogurt. But with the availability of good dairy-free yogurts, that’s my preference!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.3g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 24mg

Nutrition information is calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist, and should be taken as an estimate. For the most accurate nutritional information, calculate it using the actual ingredients in your recipe.

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6 Comments

  1. Michelle says:

    5 stars
    This is amazing! Such great flavor!

    Reply
    1. The Live Eat Learn Team says:

      So pumped you loved it Michelle!

  2. Dana says:

    Hi, Sarah! If you don’t mind, which vegan greek style yogurt would you recommend for this dressing?

    Reply
    1. Sarah Bond says:

      I like the Forager unsweetened plain cashew yogurt!

    2. Dana says:

      Thank you!!!

  3. S says:

    5 stars
    I wouldn’t say Caesar – but definitely yummy!

    Reply