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Caesar salad was probably the first type of salad I ever liked as a kid.
The creamy, garlicky dressing paired with crunchy Romaine lettuce is a combination I could still eat practically everyday. Of course, since many recipes call for mayonnaise or heaps of Parmesan cheese, it’s not always the healthiest choice.
This recipe, on the other hand, can be enjoyed everyday while still working towards your health goals. Avocado provides a creamy base to this dressing, without the need for added oils, and when blended with plenty of garlic and a touch of nutritional yeast for a “cheesy” flavor, it’s darn near as satisfying as the original.
This recipe is actually a favorite from my archives, but it was in desperate need of a new photo and a little updating. (My photos weren’t so great 3 years ago!) This time around, I served it with herb-roasted potato “croutons,” which are simply oven-roasted potatoes, to make this salad even more satisfying and still properly combined. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
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Avocado Caesar Salad Dressing (Vegan, Paleo)
Makes 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado, pitted (about 1/2 cup mashed)
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Directions:
Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend until completely smooth. Pour over chopped Romaine lettuce, and toss well to coat.
Serve with roasted potatoes as “croutons,” if desired. Leftover dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado , pitted (about 1/2 cup mashed)
- 5 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend until completely smooth. Pour over chopped Romaine lettuce, and toss well to coat.
- Serve with roasted potatoes as "croutons," if desired. Leftover dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Hope you enjoy!
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Reader Feedback: Are you a fan of Caesar salad? If not, what’s your favorite?
Ever since giving up dairy, one thing I’ve really missed was Caesar salad…this dressing is amazing!!!!!! It tastes just like traditional Caesar dressing, only even better! I seriously love your recipes!!
I have tried this dressing before and loved it! Thank you. It looks like you spinkled something on the salad in the picture though. Is it nutritional yeast?
It’s my Cashew Parmesan, which is made with nutritional yeast! https://detoxinista.com/2013/10/cashew-parmesan-vegan-paleo/
Just wanted to let you know this was fantastic! I’ve been hooked on kale Caesar salads and this worked beautifully with the kale!
Thanks-will be making again!
Gorgeous recipe, it will have you licking your plate.
I LOVE this dressing! I made it for a family dinner & everyone else loved it too! You would never know it wasn’t regular Cesar Salad dressing except for the fact that it’s a lot better, fresher, and healthier! Thanks for another great recipe 🙂
This is a delicious dressing! I’m so glad I’ve found a creamy salad dressing that is healthy–and vegan, no less! The only thing I would say is if you’re planning to double it, don’t completely double the nutritional yeast. A great recipe!
Oh my, my husband and I had this for dinner yesterday night. Amazing!! We’re so happy to have a healthy option when craving Ceasar salad!! Thanks Megan!!
YUM! I love your idea for croutons. 😉
I love Caesar dressing, but usually avoid it since it’s not the healthiest, but this recipe looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it out!
This was wonderful! I was getting so sick of my usual salads and having a “caesar” salad sounded wonderful, and this recipe didn’t even make me miss the real thing. I will be making it again and again. Thanks!