Caesar Salad Without Anchovies
My favorite Caesar dressing. Creamy, tangy, and salty in all the right ways. No anchovies, no egg, no dairy. Made in the blender with almonds, capers, Dijon, and lemon.
6 people
Calories: 172kcal
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds or blanched, or raw soaked 3 hours
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers drained
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water for consistency
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
- 2 heads romaine lettuce washed and chopped
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds for serving
- Croutons or roasted chickpeas optional
Instructions
- Add olive oil and lemon juice to the blender first. Then add almonds, capers, mustard, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- If too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time and blend again. Taste and adjust salt, lemon, or add a splash of caper brine for more punch.
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce. Arrange on plates or in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the lettuce. Top with slivered almonds, croutons or chickpeas, and your protein of choice.
Notes
- No anchovies, no egg, no dairy. Safe for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone with egg or fish allergies.
- Soak almonds 3 hours if using whole raw ones. Blanched or slivered blend faster. Ues raw cashews in a pinch.
- Don't substitute yellow mustard for Dijon.
- For more punch, add extra capers or a splash of caper brine.
- The dressing keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. It thickens as it sits; add water and shake before using.
- For Caesar wraps: spread dressing inside a tortilla, add romaine, protein, and roll.
- For meal prep: keep dressing separate. Dress the salad right before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 818IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg