Caesar Dressing with No Egg
Do you love Caesar salads but can’t have eggs? We’ve got you covered with this Homemade Caesar Dressing with No Egg. It is still a rich and creamy recipe but balanced with a punch of umami flavor.
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Making homemade salad dressings like this egg-free Caesar dressing is an easy way to control the quality and freshness of the ingredients. We also love this Pomegranate Vinaigrette and this Homemade Balsamic Glaze. Check out our dressings, dips, and sauces for more inspiration.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Find the complete ingredient list, with measurements, in the recipe card below.
- Vegan Mayonnaise: We recommend Chosen Foods Classic Mayo as it uses avocado instead of egg yolks to make the spread rich and creamy.
- Garlic: Freshly minced garlic cloves are non-negotiable.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice brightens and balances the creaminess.
- Mustard: A grainy, robust mustard is perfect. We use a stone ground mustard.
- Worcestershire Sauce: This tangy sauce adds a savory and complex taste with umami undertones.
- Parmesan Cheese: The nutty and salty notes from the parmesan are key to achieving the signature classic Caesar dressing flavor.
- Salt: A pinch of fine sea salt brings out the best in your ingredients.
- Pepper: Add coarsely ground black pepper to taste for a slightly spicy kick.
Equipment
- Sharp Chef’s Knife: For chopping the garlic and slicing the lemon.
- Cutting Board: We recommend using a sustainable wooden cutting board.
- Box Grater: This is our favorite tool for shredding cheese. It is helpful to have all of the different sizes for a variety of cheeses.
- Mixing Bowl: A small mixing bowl for stirring together the ingredients.
- Small Spatula: One of our most used kitchen tools. They are the best for stirring and scraping down the edges.
A versatile and handy tool for the kitchen. Durable and easy to clean.
Instructions
Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the FULL recipe details.
Step 1
First, start by prepping the garlic. Peel the clove, then finely mince it using a sharp knife.
Step 2
Then, shred the parmesan cheese.
Step 4
Next, add the avocado mayo and the minced garlic to a small mixing bowl and stir.
Step 5
Then, stir in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
This is why we love these little spatulas. They are so great for stirring.
Step 6
Finally, sprinkle in the parmesan cheese.
Stir it until everything is incorporated and combined.
Expert tip! Taste the dressing for seasoning before tossing it into the salad. If needed, add a sprinkle of salt and pepper and adjust to your preference.
Substitutions
- Substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a tangy and creamy dressing.
- Experiment with different mustards, such as Dijon mustard. If all you have on hand is yellow mustard, that works too.
- For a vegan version, swap the parmesan cheese for a vegan product. Nutritional yeast is popular, as well as cashew parm.
Vegan grated cheese using organic and fair-trade cashews.
Recipe Variations
- This is a Caesar dressing without anchovy, but if you want, add a teaspoon of anchovy paste to boost the umami flavor.
- Add variety with different fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, or basil. Finely mince them for even distribution into the dressing.
Serving Suggestions
- Make a classic Caesar salad and toss the dressing with freshly chopped romaine lettuce. Garnish with some homemade croutons.
- Serve the salad alongside some grilled chicken or salmon for a healthy meal.
- Use the dressing as a spread to add zing to sandwiches or wraps.
- Make a crudité tray and use the dressing as a dip for the veggies.
FAQS
If the dressing is too thick, you can thin it out by adding water, lemon juice, or vinegar a little at a time until you achieve the desired consistency.
Absolutely! To make a vegan version of this recipe, use plant-based parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast instead of cheese. The rest of the recipe is vegan-friendly.
Storage Tips
To Store: Keep this dressing in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. We don’t recommend freezing this recipe as the texture and taste would be compromised.
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Caesar Dressing with No Egg
Ingredients
- ¼ cup avocado mayo
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp mustard
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp water
- ½ tsp freshly ground coarse pepper
Instructions
- Start by finely mining the garlic clove and grating the parmesan cheese.
- Next, add the mayo and minced garlic to a small mixing bowl and stir them together.
- Then, stir in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
- Next, stir in the salt, parmesan cheese, and water.
- Finally, add the black pepper and stir one last time. Taste for seasonings and adjust for your preferences.
- This serves four side salads or two large salads.
Please correct your post. The mayo you linked DOES use egg yolks.
Oops! Thanks for letting me know Candy! The one in the recipe card was correct but the one in the post wasn’t. I’ve updated it to the right mayo. Good Catch!
This turned out really well! I added lots of parmesan on mine! Paired it with veggie sticks and it so good!
I’m with you on the extra cheese!