5 Minute Dairy Free Caesar Dressing

Name: 5 Minute Dairy Free Caesar Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: ½ cup + 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil; 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 small garlic clove (minced); ½ teaspoon diamond crystal kosher salt (start with ¼ teaspoon if using anything else and add more if needed, to taste); ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Dairy free Caesar dressing has a creamy texture and tangy, rich, savory flavors. This easy recipe has no raw egg yolk or parmesan cheese yet tastes like a classic Caesar dressing and comes together in minutes!

Looking for more homemade dairy free dressings? Try my honey ginger dressing, dill pickle ranch dressing, or spicy cashew dressing.

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

Simple ingredients – All the ingredients in this flavorful dressing are pantry staples you likely already have on hand.
No raw eggs – If the thought of eating raw eggs makes you squeamish, this dairy free Caesar dressing recipe is for you. Using mayo instead of eggs gives it a super creamy texture.
Quick & easy – This dressing is incredibly easy to make and comes together in minutes. You’ll never buy mediocre dairy free storebought dressing again!

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this dairy-free Caesar salad dressing:

Mayonnaise
Avocado oil or olive oil
Nutritional yeast
Fresh lemon juice
Champagne vinegar
Worcestershire sauce
Dijon mustard
Fish sauce
Fresh garlic
Kosher salt or sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

How to Make Dairy Free Caesar Dressing: Step By Step

Here are some quick visual instructions. The full instructions and ingredient list will be in the printable recipe card below!

1. Add the ingredients to a tall jar. Use an immersion blender to blend until completely smooth. Season to taste with more salt or black pepper if needed.

Helpful Tips

The nutritional yeast gives this creamy dressing a cheesy flavor, so for best results, don’t omit it.
This dressing only lasts about a week in the fridge, so it’s best to make it in small batches.

Quick Tip: For less cleanup, use an immersion blender, not a food processor.

Storage

Store this dressing in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for 7 to 10 days.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

Please remember that recipes are just a starting point.

How can you make this DIY Caesar dressing using what you already have? Here are some ideas…

No fish sauce? – use caper brine, anchovy paste, or whole anchovy fillets in olive oil.
No champagne vinegar? – you can also use white wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or red wine vinegar. Or an extra tablespoon of lemon juice.
Make it egg free – use vegan mayo.

How to Serve

This homemade Caesar dressing is best on a classic Caesar salad or another variation such as chicken, shrimp, or salmon Caesar salad.

However, it’s also delicious as a dip for raw or roasted vegetables, crispy roasted potatoes, grilled meats, pasta salad, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Caesar dressing have dairy?

Yes, classic Caesar dressing contains parmesan cheese, but this homemade dressing is completely dairy free and tastes like the real deal.

Is it possible to make eggless Caesar salad dressing?

Yes, to make it eggless, use vegan mayo.

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I hope you love this Dairy Free Caesar Dressing! If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment & a star rating below. Thank you!