• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Eating Works

Healthy Food For Happy Bodies

  • Home
  • Maren
  • Recipe Index
  • Detoxifying Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Entrees
    • Beverages
    • Dips and Sauces
    • Salads
    • Snacks / Desserts
    • Soup Recipes
  • Training & Meal Plans
    • Custom Meal Plan
    • Free Training
  • Shop
  • Start Here
  • Dietary
    • Nut Free Recipes
    • Paleo Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Raw Vegan Recipes
    • Gluten Free Recipes
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Eating Works » Dressing » Dairy Free Caesar Dressing + Raw Vegan & GF

Dairy Free Caesar Dressing + Raw Vegan & GF

June 2, 2020 · Maren Epstein · Leave a Comment

113 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
pin of dairy free Caesar Dressing in a jar and the ingredients on a cutting board dates lemon and garlic

This Dairy Free Caesar Dressing is my all time favorite salad dressing.  Enjoy all the creamy richness of traditional Caesar, without guilt or unhealthy ingredients.  You’ll never believe this Caesar dressing is nut free, vegan, gluten free and low calorie to boot because the base is made with celery and very little olive oil.

a jar of dairy free Ceasar dressing on a cutting board with lemons scallions nuts and a table cloth

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. See my Affiliate Disclosure to read my policy and more about affiliate links.

I’ve been making this dressing weekly for 10 years.  Ever since I first found it in Natalia Rose’s book “The Raw Food Detox Diet.”  Not only is it a favorite amongst my friends and family but my clients as well.  I put it on almost ever meal plan I create!  My best friend Molly asks me to make her a quart of Dairy Free Caesar Dressing salad dressing every time I visit.

While I have nothing against anchovies, I really don’t like the fishy after taste they give to Caesar.  So I’m really happy to have a Caesar Dressing Without Anchovies in it.  When I was a kid, I ordered Caesar salad at a diner and it came topped with anchovies.  I had no idea that anchovies were used in the dressing recipe and wanted to gag.  That ruined Caesar salad for me for many years.  Until I found this anchovies free recipe!

Ingredients for dairy free Ceasar dressing on a cutting board, dates lemon garlic and celery

🥗 Does Caesar Have Gluten In It?

One of the main ingredients of traditional Caesar Dressing is Worcestershire sauce.  Worcestershire sauce is usually not gluten free since it is derived from barley or wheat.  This can be confusing to most people with celiac or who are avoiding gluten to help with IBS.  You would never associate dressing with wheat unless you are very careful.  So keep in mind that traditional Caesar Dressing isn’t gluten free.  With so many people going gluten-free these days I thought a gluten free Caesar dressing recipe would be much appreciated.

Instead of Worcestershire sauce I used Nama Shoyu Soy Sauce, my favorite wheat and gluten free alternative to regular soy sauce.  I highly recommend keeping this product on hand at all times.  It comes in handy for many of my recipes, like this Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms.

🧂What’s In Vegan Caesar Dressing Anyway?

You’re never going to believe that the main ingredient in this dressing is Celery.  That’s why its so low calorie and low fat.  It’s the unique combination of other ingredients that give it the umami flavor that usually comes from anchovies.  Here’s how to get great caesar dressing without anchovies.  The ingredients are:

  1. Celery
  2. Garlic
  3. Water
  4. Nama Shoyu Soy Sauce
  5. Mellow White Miso
  6. Dates
  7. Black Pepper
  8. Lemon Juice
  9. Olive Oil
ingredients for dairy free Caesar Dressing on a cutting board lemons celery garlic and dates
Ingredients for Dairy Free Ceasar Dressing

 

🥣 How to Make Caesar Dressing (Without Anchovies)

This vegan caesar dressing is so simple to make!  Just load all of the ingredients into your blender and emulsify! All you need is a blender.  I love the Vitamix.  It’s  pricy but worth every penny.  This one is priced really low.  I bought mine 8 years ago and have used it almost every day since.

🥘 What You’ll Need to Make this Recipe

Step 1: Chop celery into big pieces.  Juice the 🍋 lemon.  Roughly chop your garlic.  Measure out the rest of the ingredients and load them into your blender.

Step 2: Emulsify the mixture until it’s perfectly smooth and creamy.  Use try some of the dressing on a piece of lettuce and adjust the seasoning as needed.  I don’t think this recipe needs anything changed but you can add a bit of black pepper or extra lemon 🥤 juice for extra zest.

a jar of dairy free Ceasar dressing on a cutting board with lemons scallions nuts and a table cloth

🥬 How Long does Ceasar Dressing Last?

You can store this dressing in the refrigerator for up to ten days.  Since the recipe make 1 quart, you should have enough to top your salads for a full week.  You can also freeze the dressing.

Pro Chef Tip: For meal planning and making ahead you can freeze Ceasar dressing in ice trays so that you have the perfect amount to put on your salad 🥗.

What Should I Serve With this Dressing?

My favorite way to enjoy this salad dressing is over crunchy romaine lettuce 🥬.  It would even be great over this Simple Israeli Salad. You can top the salad with buttery and crispy Pan-Roasted Brussels sprouts for crunch.  If I’m using the Ceasar salad as a starter for a meal I like to serve protein after it since it combines well with protein for digestion.  Like this Oven Bakes Salmon with Peruvian Spices.  

Tried this Recipe?

I would love to hear about it! Please share your thoughts with me in the comments below and don’t forget to give it a star rating!  I would love to see your cooking!  Show me your creations on Instagram with hashtag #healthyfoodforhappybodies.

a jar of dairy free Ceasar dressing on a cutting board with lemons scallions nuts and a table cloth

Diary Free Caesar Dressing

This Dairy Free Caesar Dressing has all of the taste without any of the guilt! You'll never believe that this dressing is vegan and healthy! It's creamy, rich and full of umami and garlicky flavor.
4.41 from 5 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Salad Dressing
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dairy Free Ceasar Dressing
Prep Time: 5 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 24 2 Tablespoons
Calories: 29kcal
Author: Maren Epstein
Cost: 10
Prevent your screen from going into sleep mode.

Equipment

  • High Speed Blender

Ingredients

  • 1/4 C Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 4 Stalks of celery medium
  • 1/2 C Water
  • 1/4 C Lemon Juice 1-2 lemons
  • 1/4 C Nama Shoyu Soy Sauce
  • 2 T Mellow White Miso Paste
  • 4 Dates pitted
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients into a high speed blender and emulsify until smooth. Transfer to an airtight container

Notes

This dressing will last for 10 days in the fridge 
Freeze the dressing in ice cube trays for perfect portions for meal prep.  You can freeze Ceasar dressing for 6 months 

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Follow me @eatingworks or tag #eatingworks – show me what your cooking!

Dressing, Gluten Free Recipes, Paleo, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan Recipes

You May Also Like

plate of keto cauliflower wings with bbq dipping sauce on a white plate
Keto Cauliflower Wings – Vegan & GF
Microgreen Salad, Chickpea Croutons + Green Goddess Dressing
Homemade miso soup in a white bowl with vegetables
Is Miso Soup Keto-friendly and Low in Carbs?
about maren

ABOUT MAREN

I created this platform to share life changing cleansing and nutritive theory and to further execute these theories through the practice of food knowledge and recipes. So welcome to Eating Works and thank you for being here with me! Read more...

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Hi! I'm Maren!

I love horses, my family and sharing detoxifying recipes for gut health.

Read More…

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

NEVER MISS A POST

Just type your name and mail address to keep up with new, fresh recipes.

CATEGORIES

  • Appetizers
  • Beverages
  • Colonics ( For Tissue Cleansing )
  • Cooking How To's
  • Culinary How To's
  • Desserts
  • Dietary
  • Dips and Sauces
  • Dressing
  • Entrees
  • Gluten Free Info
  • Gluten Free Living
  • Gluten Free Recipes
  • Ingredient Substitutions
  • Ingredients
  • Keto Info
  • Kid Friendly Recipes
  • Nut Free
  • Paleo
  • Press
  • Raw Vegan Recipes
  • Recipe Archive
  • Salads
  • Snacks
  • Soup Recipes
  • Soy Free Recipes
  • Spice Blends
  • Start Here
  • Uncategorized
  • Vegan Breakfasts
  • Vegan Recipes
  • Vegetarian
  • Videos

Seen On

@eatingworks on Instagram

View
41 0
Open
These Flank Steak Tacos with Brussels sprouts and Jalapeño Avocado Hummus are amazing.  With Optional steak, hummus and Brussels sprouts, this summer time taco is sure to please everyone from vegans to carnivores🌱❤️🌱
.
.
.
You can find the recipe on our website! https://www.eatingworks.com/flank-steak-tacos/#recipe
.
.
Looking for more homemade gluten-free plant based recipes? Follow @eatingworks and join our community🌱❤️🌱
.
.
.
#steak #steaktacos #glutenfreetacos #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreevegan #glutenfreediet #glutenfreeeats #summerfood #summereats #eatingworks #eatingworksfl #healthyfood4happybodies
View
69 0
Open
Air Fryer Cauliflower Steaks with smokey sweet spices make for the perfect vegan and gluten free meal. With only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep these insanely easy cauliflower steaks are sure to become a kitchen staple🌱❤️🌱
.
.
You can find the recipe on our website! https://www.eatingworks.com/air-fryer-cauliflower-steaks/#recipe 
.
.
Looking for more homemade gluten-free plant based recipes? Follow @eatingworks and join our community🌱❤️🌱
.
.
.
#cauliflower #cauliflowersteak #airfryerrecipes #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreevegan #glutenfreediet #glutenfreeeats #airfryerlovers #summereats #eatingworks #eatingworksfl #healthyfood4happybodies
View
26 0
Open
🥛🍪🌱 Three gluten-free recipes to fulfill your sweet tooth by @eatingworks 
.
.
🤤These recipes are free on my blog at the link in my bio.
.
✅ Don’t forget to to SAVE this post for later! 
.
.
Looking for more homemade gluten-free plant based recipes? Follow @eatingworks and join our community🌱❤️🌱
.
.
.
#desserts #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreedesserts #glutenfreetreats #glutenfreediet #glutenfreelifestyle #glutenfreeliving #eatingworks #eatingworksfl #healthyfood4happybodies
View
47 0
Open
This Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream is perfect for a dairy free summer treat! It’s everything you remember about pistachio ice cream without the refined sugar and condensed milk🌱❤️🌱
.
.
.
You can find the recipe on our website! https://www.eatingworks.com/vegan-pistachio-ice-cream/#recipe
.
.
Looking for more homemade gluten-free plant based recipes? Follow @eatingworks and join our community🌱❤️🌱
.
.
.
#pistacchio #icecream #dairyfreeicecream #icecreamrecipes #glutenfreerecipes #dairyfreerecipes #glutenfreevegan #glutenfreelifestyle #eatingworksfl #eatingworks #healthyfood4happybodies
View
29 0
Open
🥣 6 tasty gluten-free soup recipes by @eatingworks 
.
.
🤤These recipes are free on my blog at the link in my bio.
.
✅ Don’t forget to to SAVE this post for later! 
.
.
Looking for more homemade gluten-free plant based recipes? Follow @eatingworks and join our community🌱❤️🌱
.
.
.
#soup #soups #glutenfreesoup #souprecipe #souprecipes #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreerecipe #healthyfood #glutenfreediet #glutenfreelifestyle #eatingworks #eatingworksfl #healthyfood4happybodies

Footer

Eating Works

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

SEARCH THIS SITE

Eating Works Newsletter

Never miss a post

CATEGORIES

  • Appetizers
  • Beverages
  • Colonics ( For Tissue Cleansing )
  • Cooking How To's
  • Culinary How To's
  • Desserts
  • Dietary
  • Dips and Sauces
  • Dressing
  • Entrees
  • Gluten Free Info
  • Gluten Free Living
  • Gluten Free Recipes
  • Ingredient Substitutions
  • Ingredients
  • Keto Info
  • Kid Friendly Recipes
  • Nut Free
  • Paleo
  • Press
  • Raw Vegan Recipes
  • Recipe Archive
  • Salads
  • Snacks
  • Soup Recipes
  • Soy Free Recipes
  • Spice Blends
  • Start Here
  • Uncategorized
  • Vegan Breakfasts
  • Vegan Recipes
  • Vegetarian
  • Videos
  • Recipe Index
  • Refund Policy

Copyright © 2022 Eating Works | Privacy Policy

FREE 7 DAY HEALTHY GLUTEN FREE MEAL PLAN
A meal plan designed to jump start whole body healing and support digestive health...
...And get the latest recipes!
113 shares