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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 calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.

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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