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Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
Creamy, zesty tahini caesar dressing, ready in 10 minutes is the ultimate dairy-free Caesar salad! Featuring the nutty flavors of tahini, briny capers, zesty lemon, and spiced with mustard and cumin this will quickly be your new favorite dressing for your next salad.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 111 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American , Vegan
Ingredients
Vegan Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup sesame tahini
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoon capers
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Into a blender, add all the ingredients for the tahini Caesar dressing.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes until you get a smooth creamy texture. If your dressing is too thick add 2 tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency
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Serving Suggestion: Create a Complete Meal
- Toss the dressing with chopped romaine lettuce, sliced radishes, and green onions for a refreshing salad.
- Add Crispy Chickpea Croutons: Rinse and dry one can of chickpeas. Place in a mixing bowl and add in 1 tablespoon each of soy sauce, sesame oil, and maple syrup, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cumin.
- Stovetop: Cook in a pan over medium-high heat until crispy (about 15 minutes).
- Air-fryer: Place your chickpeas in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Sprinkle the crispy chickpea croutons over your dressed salad for a delightful crunch.
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Notes
- Fridge Storage: If you've already dressed the salad and have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days. Keep in mind that the lettuce may become a bit wilted, but the flavors will still be delicious.
- Make-Ahead Tips: IF you are making this salad ahead of time, store each item separately to maintain the optimal freshened and crispness.
- Nutrient information is for the tahini Caesar dressing only.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
111kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Potassium
108mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
24IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Zinc
1mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.