Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
Creamy, zesty tahini caesar dressing, ready in 10 minutes is the ultimate dairy-free Caesar salad! Featuring the nutty flavors of tahini, briny capers, zesty lemon, and spiced with mustard and cumin this will quickly be your new favorite dressing for your next salad.
Into a blender, add all the ingredients for the tahini Caesar dressing.
Blend for 1-2 minutes until you get a smooth creamy texture. If your dressing is too thick add 2 tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency
Serving Suggestion: Create a Complete Meal
Toss the dressing with chopped romaine lettuce, sliced radishes, and green onions for a refreshing salad.
Add Crispy Chickpea Croutons: Rinse and dry one can of chickpeas. Place in a mixing bowl and add in 1 tablespoon each of soy sauce, sesame oil, and maple syrup, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cumin.
Stovetop: Cook in a pan over medium-high heat until crispy (about 15 minutes).
Air-fryer: Place your chickpeas in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
Sprinkle the crispy chickpea croutons over your dressed salad for a delightful crunch.
Notes
Fridge Storage: If you've already dressed the salad and have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days. Keep in mind that the lettuce may become a bit wilted, but the flavors will still be delicious.Make-Ahead Tips: IF you are making this salad ahead of time, store each item separately to maintain the optimal freshened and crispness.Nutrient information is for the tahini Caesar dressing only.