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Fresh Rawsome Caesar Salad Dressing

This fresh raw vegan Caesar dressing delivers an authentic umami flavor without dairy, anchovies, or preservatives. Soaked dehydrated almonds form a creamy base enhanced by Medjool date sweetness, while miso and kelp powder bring a savory depth that mimics the classic recipe perfectly. Ideal for salads, raw pasta alternatives, or as a sandwich spread, this dressing is both healthy and versatile.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Raw, Vegan
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup soaked dehydrated almonds
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Medjool date
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons light miso
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kelp powder
  • 1/4 cup olive oil organic, cold-pressed if available
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt natural, unrefined

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Add 1/3 cup of soaked dehydrated almonds and about half of the 1 cup of water (approximately 1/2 cup) into a high-speed blender. Blend until the almonds begin to break down, stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula as needed.
  2. To the blended almond mixture, add the remaining water, 1 Medjool date, 2 large garlic cloves, 1 1/2 teaspoons of light miso, 1 1/2 teaspoons of kelp powder, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 4 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  3. Blend everything together until the dressing becomes smooth and slightly frothy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  4. Serve immediately over your favorite greens, as a dip for crudités, or use as a flavorful sandwich spread.

Notes

This raw vegan dressing is easily customizable. For a nut‐free version, substitute soaked almonds with sunflower or hemp seeds. If you’re not a fan of dates, try a splash of maple syrup for natural sweetness. The dressing can be stored in the fridge for several days and works beautifully over salads, grilled vegetables, or as a dip.