Quick & Easy “Caesar” Salad Dressing
Updated Feb 15, 2021, Published Jul 01, 2015
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One of the secret superpowers of raw zucchini is that it creates a creamy texture when blended. In this dressing, zucchini replaces a good part of the oil in a classic Caesar dressing (and cashews supply natural healthy fats for even more creaminess). This is the perfect use for that last bit of fresh zucchini in the fridge!
Quick & Easy “Caesar” Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lightly toasted unsalted cashews
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ medium zucchini, peeled and cut into chunks
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add a teaspoon of water at a time and blend again (but keep in mind that this type of dressing should remain fairly thick). Toss with shredded Romaine lettuce for a Caesar salad base to which you can add desired toppings, or use as a dip with raw vegetables. Leftover dressing will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 686kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 652mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 24.3mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2.8mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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